William O. Novak

William O. Novak William O. Novak, 83, Dyckesville, died early Thursday morning, September 3, 2015, with all seven of his children at his side. He was born in Argonne on September 26, 1931 to the late George J. and Della (Adkins) Novak. On October 09, 1954 Bill married Ruth M. Klinker in Neenah. She preceded him in death on December 27, 2014. Bill served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict, stationed on the U.S.S. Fechteler. He was a member of the American Legion Ralph Kline Post 262, Luxemburg. He began his 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. He was elected president of Wisconsin Accredited Cheese Company and remained president for many years. He was very proud of his cheese making accomplishments which included the Wisconsin State Fair Governors Sweepstakes First Place Cheddar Award in 1979, also placing third in the World Championship Cheese Contest in 1980. He sold the business which is now known as BelGioioso Cheese, Denmark, Wisconsin. Continuing his involvement in the cheese industry he served at the Wisconsin State Fair as a cheese judge in 1995 and was involved in the National Cheese Exchange, representing AMPI. He was very involved in his parish community at St. Louis Parish, Dyckesville, Aspiro and Serra Club. Bill and Ruth loved to travel extensively around the world. He certainly enjoyed spending time at the cottage with his family and friends. Survivors include his seven children, Joe (Sue) Novak, Tim (Marian) Novak, Mary Anne (Dan) Froelich, Bill (Angie) Novak, Susan (Ian) Clayton, Patti (John) Baur, Katie (Randy) Lardinois, 22 grandchildren, Christy (Jason) Miller, Colleen (Jamie) Sprutles, Bill (Lani) Novak, Kim (Luke) Becks, Ethan, John, 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, Tiffany Baur, Ashley (SSgt. Leal) Potter, Travis Baur, Joe (Maggie) Lardinois, Jordan Lardinois, 22 great-grandchildren, three sisters-in-law, Gladys Stanton, Ann Rudie and Sister Anne Arthur SSND, nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill was preceded in death by one brother, Don (Doris) Novak and brothers in law and sisters in law. Friends may call at St. Louis Church, Dyckesville, 3:30 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Closing parish prayer service 7:30 pm at the church with Pat Ratajczak, Pastoral Leader. Visitation will continue 8:30 to 10:10 am on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at St. Louis Church Dyckesville. Funeral 10:30 am on Wednesday at the church with Bishop Robert Morneau and Rev. John Van Deuren concelebrating. Full military rites following the funeral Mass. Entombment in Allouez Catholic Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Bill's name. McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, LUXEMBURG is assisting the Novak Family. www.mcmahonfh.com. A special thank you is extended to the Staff of St. Vincent Hospital, Unity Hospice and John Corpus at Bellevue Retirement.