Marvin Novak

Marvin Dean Novak of McCook died Friday, April 21, 2006 at McCook Community Hospital. He was 73 years old.

Marvin was born on January 2, 1933, on a farm near Belleville, Kansas to Charley and Bertha Rebecca (Sanford) Novak. He graduated from Belleville High School in 1950.

He was united in marriage to Gloria Matilda Swanson on September 9, 1953 in Fairbury. To this union four children were born. He entered the US Army on April 28, 1953. He was honorably discharged on April 13, 1955. After Marvin’s time in the service, they returned to the Wayne community where Marvin farmed. In 1960, he started working for the Bureau of Reclamation in Ellis, Kansas. The family moved to McCook in 1970. Gloria preceded him in death on March 31, 1974.

Marvin was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Johnson on February 2, 1975 in North Platte. Three more children were welcomed into his life. He retired in 1990 after 32 years of service to the Bureau.

He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Good Sam’s Club, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, McCook Eagles and the American Legion. In his free time he enjoyed yard work and gardening, fishing, traveling, bike riding and square dancing.

Proceeding him in death were his parents, Charley and Bertha Novak; wife, Gloria; and grandson, Jeremy Dame.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Novak of McCook; children, Cindy and husband, David Dame, of McCook, Ron Novak and significant other, Carmen Phillips, of Hastings, Gerald Novak and wife, Kristi, of McCook and Brenda and husband, Doug Hofman, of Fort Morgan, CO; step-children, Sally and husband, Bill Amador, of Aurora, CO, Steve Path of Lincoln and Amy and husband, Eric Gydesen, of Grand Island; one brother, Raymond Novak and wife, Charlene, of Hesston, KS; one sister, Emma and husband, Frank Berggren, of Belleville; 11 grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.

Memorials may be given in his name to the American Cancer Society.

The body was cremated. Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Monday or go online at www.carpenterbreland.com to extend condolences.

Memorial service will be Tuesday, April 25, 2006, 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Randy Wahl officiating. Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, at 2:00 p.m. with full honor military committal.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.

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