Florian W. Chmielewski Sr. (February 10, 1927 – April 23, 2024) was an American musician and politician. He played as an accordion player with the Chmielewski Family Funtime Band, performing polka music throughout the midwest.Chmielewski Family Funtime Band
Chmielewski was elected to the Senate in 1970, becoming chair of the employment committee in 1981. During a special session in 1987, Chmielewski was elected to serve as president, due to the absence of State Senator Jerome M. Hughes, who both preceded and succeeded Chmielewski in the position.Minnesota Legislators Past and Present In 1996, Chmielewski was placed on probation after pleading guilty to a gross misdemeanor for providing family members state long-distance access codes, allowing them to make phone calls at state expense.
Chmielewski appeared on the weekly television show, Chmielewski Funtime, for over 35 years. He continued performing with his band until his death on April 23, 2024, at the age of 97.
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