1936
Renee
2014
Renee Chelmo
September 2, 1936 — April 27, 2014
Renee E. Chelmo, 77, resident of Detroit Lakes, MN, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Oak Crossing lovingly surrounded by her family.
Funeral Services for Renee will be held on Friday, May 2, at 11AM at Community Alliance Church, Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 1 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 5PM until 7PM with a 7PM Prayer Service. Interment will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Detroit Lakes. Renee Elda Lind was born September 2, 1936 in Poplar, WI to Clifford and Beatryce (Peterson) Lind. She was raised and educated in Minneapolis where she graduated from High School. While living in Minneapolis and attending Souls Harbor Church she met the love of her life, Jerome Chelmo. After a three month courtship they were united in marriage on November 26, 1955. They moved to Detroit Lakes in 1966. Jerome and his brothers' hauled bulk milk for North Star Dairy and Jerome and Renee raised their family on Long Lake. Many summers brought memories of a lifetime as social gatherings were the norm at the Chelmo residence. The revolving door continued during the winter months as they gathered for snowmobile rides and continued fellowship with family and friends. In 1972, Jerome and Renee along with Jerome's brother Paul and wife Lorena built and operated a turkey farm in Lakeview Township, rural Detroit Lakes. Instrumental in the day to day operations, Renee assisted where ever she could to make the day go easier for Jerome. Renee lived a life centered on her family but most importantly a life exemplified on her abiding faith in Christ. Having her family close to her was one of the most cherished things Renee enjoyed throughout life. Hospitality came easy for Renee. Her welcoming smile always brightened the day of family and friends who she visited. Renee was a wonderful cook and hostess, especially to her family. Chelmo tacos were a popular menu item that everyone loved. Renee quietly led by example, instilling in her family what it means to love one another and be a supportive role model, provide a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on. Renee enjoyed her Monday morning coffee time with her girlfriends, socializing and catching up. Throughout the years, Renee enjoyed card making, ceramics, and sewing club, she was a Sunday school teacher, past president and vice president of Women's Ministries, a leader in Missionettes and vocalist in the church choir. She was currently attending Community Alliance Church in Detroit Lakes. Her warm hugs will be missed, but most importantly of all, the love and affection she displayed for her husband, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Renee will be remembered and missed by her beloved husband of 58 years, Jerome Chelmo of Detroit Lakes, her three children: Kim Renee (Timothy) Schnitzer of Detroit Lakes, Jeffrey Jerome (Tammy) Chelmo of Detroit Lakes and Lori Lind Hunt of Bloominton, MN. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren: Russell (Kelly) Schnitzer, Alaina (Bruce) Williams, Cara (Daniel) Bjornlie, Jerome "Rome" Chelmo, Joseph Chelmo, Alexander (Becky) Hunt, Jonathon Chelmo, Cassaundra Hunt and 10 great-grandchildren: Arianna, Holden and Luke Williams, Elijah, Isaiah, Josiah, Jeremiah, Zachariah and Jedidiah Bjornlie and Gideon Hunt. One sister: Ramona (Gordon) Arteno of Fayetteville, TN, brothers and sisters-in-law: James (Juanita) Chelmo of Detroit Lakes, Dolores (Darrell) Anderson of Crosby, MN, Paul (Lorena) Chelmo of Detroit Lakes, Arlon "Ernie" Pyle of St. Louis Park, MN and Barbara MacManus of Ambler, AK along with many loved nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Lillian Lind and Beatryce and Howard MacManus, brother: Peter MacManus, sisters-in-law: Carol Dudley, JoAnn Pyle, and Pearl Chelmo and brothers-in-law: Sidney Chelmo and Jerry Dudley. The Family wants to thank the many nurses and Doctors who attended Renee with so much kindness while she was at the Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo and to the caregivers and staff at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, who attended not only Renee, but the entire family with such caring and compassion.
Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Service
Friday, May 2, 2014
Funeral Services for Renee will be held on Friday, May 2, at 11AM at Community Alliance Church, Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 1 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 5PM until 7PM with a 7PM Prayer Service. Interment will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Detroit Lakes. Renee Elda Lind was born September 2, 1936 in Poplar, WI to Clifford and Beatryce (Peterson) Lind. She was raised and educated in Minneapolis where she graduated from High School. While living in Minneapolis and attending Souls Harbor Church she met the love of her life, Jerome Chelmo. After a three month courtship they were united in marriage on November 26, 1955. They moved to Detroit Lakes in 1966. Jerome and his brothers' hauled bulk milk for North Star Dairy and Jerome and Renee raised their family on Long Lake. Many summers brought memories of a lifetime as social gatherings were the norm at the Chelmo residence. The revolving door continued during the winter months as they gathered for snowmobile rides and continued fellowship with family and friends. In 1972, Jerome and Renee along with Jerome's brother Paul and wife Lorena built and operated a turkey farm in Lakeview Township, rural Detroit Lakes. Instrumental in the day to day operations, Renee assisted where ever she could to make the day go easier for Jerome. Renee lived a life centered on her family but most importantly a life exemplified on her abiding faith in Christ. Having her family close to her was one of the most cherished things Renee enjoyed throughout life. Hospitality came easy for Renee. Her welcoming smile always brightened the day of family and friends who she visited. Renee was a wonderful cook and hostess, especially to her family. Chelmo tacos were a popular menu item that everyone loved. Renee quietly led by example, instilling in her family what it means to love one another and be a supportive role model, provide a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on. Renee enjoyed her Monday morning coffee time with her girlfriends, socializing and catching up. Throughout the years, Renee enjoyed card making, ceramics, and sewing club, she was a Sunday school teacher, past president and vice president of Women's Ministries, a leader in Missionettes and vocalist in the church choir. She was currently attending Community Alliance Church in Detroit Lakes. Her warm hugs will be missed, but most importantly of all, the love and affection she displayed for her husband, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Renee will be remembered and missed by her beloved husband of 58 years, Jerome Chelmo of Detroit Lakes, her three children: Kim Renee (Timothy) Schnitzer of Detroit Lakes, Jeffrey Jerome (Tammy) Chelmo of Detroit Lakes and Lori Lind Hunt of Bloominton, MN. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren: Russell (Kelly) Schnitzer, Alaina (Bruce) Williams, Cara (Daniel) Bjornlie, Jerome "Rome" Chelmo, Joseph Chelmo, Alexander (Becky) Hunt, Jonathon Chelmo, Cassaundra Hunt and 10 great-grandchildren: Arianna, Holden and Luke Williams, Elijah, Isaiah, Josiah, Jeremiah, Zachariah and Jedidiah Bjornlie and Gideon Hunt. One sister: Ramona (Gordon) Arteno of Fayetteville, TN, brothers and sisters-in-law: James (Juanita) Chelmo of Detroit Lakes, Dolores (Darrell) Anderson of Crosby, MN, Paul (Lorena) Chelmo of Detroit Lakes, Arlon "Ernie" Pyle of St. Louis Park, MN and Barbara MacManus of Ambler, AK along with many loved nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Lillian Lind and Beatryce and Howard MacManus, brother: Peter MacManus, sisters-in-law: Carol Dudley, JoAnn Pyle, and Pearl Chelmo and brothers-in-law: Sidney Chelmo and Jerry Dudley. The Family wants to thank the many nurses and Doctors who attended Renee with so much kindness while she was at the Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo and to the caregivers and staff at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, who attended not only Renee, but the entire family with such caring and compassion.
Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501
Previous Events
VisitationThursday, May 1, 2014
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
David-Donehower Funeral Home
609 Hwy 10 East
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
A Prayer Service will be held at 7PM
Friday, May 2, 2014
11:00 AM
Community Alliance Church
408 W Elm St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Cemetery Details
Location
Oak Grove Cemetery
609 Hwy 10 East
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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