Memorial
Donald L. Novak 92 of Cedar Rapids died Monday January 16, 2017 at his home. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a daughter Karen (Dan) Boeding; two brothers; Raymond “Babe” (Joyce) and Lavern “Bud” (Pat) all of Cedar Rapids. He is also survived by two grandchildren Emily and Derek Boeding. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a brother Robert.
Don was born on May 4, 1924 in Cedar Rapids the son of Antone and Eleanor Trucha Novak. He married Betty E. Zinser on April 27, 1960 in Iowa City. Betty passed away in 2012.
Don worked at Smythe Sign Co. for many years and later worked out of the Laborers Union until his retirement in 1997. He was a 50 year member of Marion American Legion Post 298, and proudly served in the marines during WWII. Don loved all types of animals and was very skilled at woodworking.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial donations may be given to the Cedar Valley Humane Society.