Hank J. Chmiel

Hank was born in Gowanda , Aug. 12, 1953 the son of Henry J. and Frances (Danner) Chmiel.

A mason , Henry worked with concrete for many years and was very meticulous about his craft. Henry worked at various companies throughout Western New York , retiring from the former Cage Construction of Buffalo. Hank married the former Deborah K. Shamy Turman in Denver, Co. Feb. 15, 1986. He enjoyed living at the family homestead that had been a part of the Chmiel family for generations, he enjoyed shooting pool , throwing horseshoes, and playing cribbage with his brothers, he collected antique bottles and Indian relics (a life hobby passed down from his dad) and of course a big fan of the Denver Broncos Football Team .

Survivors include his wife, Deborah K. Turman -Chmiel; children; Anthony (Jekee) Turman of Waterloo, NY and Angela K. Chmiel of Gowanda; Granddaughter, Trianna Turman. Brothers, Dennis (Edith) Chmiel of Lawtons, Rob (late Lori) Chmiel of Strykersville, along with nieces and nephews.

Hank was preceded in death by his father, Henry in 2006, his mother, Frances in 2023 and his brother, Michael in 2019.

Friends may call Thursday Nov. 20, 2025 from 3-7 pm at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda where Hank’s funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 @ 11 am.

A pot luck funeral luncheon will be held immediately after Hanks funeral service on Friday at the VFW Post 5007 at 20 Sand Hill, Gowanda. Anyone that would like to bring a dish for the luncheon, please contact the family, funeral home or VFW to coordinate. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family to offset medical expenses.

The family wants to thank everyone for the outpouring of love, prayers and support you have shown them, especially regarding the benefit that was held this past weekend at the Slovenian Club.