Ruth M. Novak

Ruth M. Novak Ruth M. Novak (Mrs. William Novak), 83 of Luxemburg passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, December 27, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 29, 1931 in Neenah to the late Arthur and Anna (Veith) Klinker. Ruth attended St. Mary School of Nursing in Milwaukee, graduating as an RN. On October 9, 1954 she married William O. Novak in Neenah. They began their family and career at Twelve Corners and worked in the family cheese factory in Black Creek, later owning Sunnyside and Hebel's Corner Cheese Factory. She was very active in her church. She enjoyed card and book clubs, bird watching, investment club, extensive traveling and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband Bill of 60 years, their seven children, Joe (Sue) Novak, Tim (Marian) Novak, Mary Anne (Dan) Froelich, Bill (Angie) Novak, Susan (Ian) Clayton, Patti ( John) Baur, Katie (Randy) Lardinois, 19 grandchildren, Christy (Jason) Miller, Colleen (Jamie) Sprutles, Bill (Lani) Novak, Kim (Luke) Becks, Ethan, John and Catherine Novak, Amelia (Michael) Holman, Sam (Katie) Froelich, Cassie (Jason) Sprangers, Peter (Kelsey Anderson) Froelich, Andy Froelich, Tony (Liz Young) Froelich, Heather (Ben) Tinker, Ben (Lindsey) Novak, Jessica (Capt. Adam) Faltersack, Michael (Nicole) Everard, Joe (Maggie Goldbach) Lardinois, Jordan Lardinois, 20 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Gladys Stanton, Ann Rudie, her twin sister, Sister Anne Arthur SSND, nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by three brothers, Leo (Ruth) Klinker, Ted (Dorothy) Klinker, Art (Lorraine) Klinker, three sisters, Myra (Harold) Veeser, Helen (Clarence) Young, Barb (Phil) Miller, three brothers in law and one sister in law, Bud Stanton, Les Rudie, Don (Doris) Novak her mother in law and father in law, Della and George Novak. Friends may call at the McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, LUXEMBURG, 4:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Closing parish prayer 7:00 pm. Tuesday with Pat Ratajczak, Pastoral Leader. Visitation will continue between 11:00 am and 12:45 pm Wednesday, December 31st. at St. Louis Church, Dyckesville. Funeral 1:00 pm Wednesday at the church with Bishop Robert Morneau and Rev. John Van Deuren officiating. Entombment in Allouez Catholic Mausoleum. www.mcmahonfh.com In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Ruth's name. The Family wishes to extend a special Thank you to Unity Hospice for care given to Ruth.