John F.

Chworowsky

The Rev. John Chworowsky, beloved husband of Johanna, entered eternal glory July 9, 2018. He was born on Sept. 12, 1931, to Hans and Aurelia. He is the father of Elizabeth Kelly, Peter (Karen), and Andrew; grandfather of Alexandra (Kent) Reeder, Ben (Jenny), Kate and Aurelia Chworowsky, Hannah, Rosie, Sophia, and Chloe Kelly; great-grandfather of Logan, Garret, and Beck.

He last served his Lord at Wisconsin Lutheran Student Chapel in Madison, and before that in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, California, Michigan, Laos, and Hong Kong, where his title was "Friendly Counselor" aptly named: he WAS a friend to all around the world, from homeless people to ambassadors. His adventurous spirit led him to travel with Johanna to twenty-seven countries, including family trips on the Trans-Siberian Railroad across the Soviet Union in 1976 and on a plane that crashed in India in 1978.

All the important plays in his high school and college football playing and coaching days were remembered vividly, and that love translated to a passion for the Packers.

John's gentle kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity were unmatched by few walking this Earth. Off dry land, however, his personality and demeanor while helming a racing yacht could be negatively compared to that of Captain Kidd, though Andrew objects to that unkind characterization of the vicious pirate. While Elizabeth remembers fondly his ability to make her laugh until milk came out of her nose.

He will be remembered for his humor, humility, flexibility, and his unwavering Christian faith.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the St Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Sunday at the church until the time of services.

Burial will be in St Johns Ev Lutheran "Newville" Cemetery on Monday.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lake Mills; Rock Lake Improvement Association, or www.savethesaola.org

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