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Donald Novak
DONALD L. NOVAK
Cedar Rapids
Donald L. Novak, 92, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at his home. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen (Dan) Boeding; and 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 World War II. 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. Please leave message or tribute to Don's family on the website www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.
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