Louis J. “Lou” Novak
September 03, 2013
Louis “Lou” J. Novak, 68, was born June 15, 1945 in Spillville, Iowa, the son of Louis and Virginia Novak. He passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Adair County Memorial Hospital.
Lou worked at Electrolux for over 40 years and proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He was nicknamed “Chowlie” back in high school when he first got in to drumming and playing in bands.
His passion was music. Lou was a drummer and singer for numerous bands throughout his life. One of the first bands he started with named themselves “The Country Boys”. But since they were together for over 25 years, they ended up changing their name to “The Country Gentlemen” to better suit them “aging gracefully.”
Lou was very personable – upbeat, positive and loved life – never met a stranger.
Above all else, he treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013 at New Life Church, 6036 NE 12th in Pleasant Hill. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the church. Graveside services will be 3p.m. Saturday at Urbana Memorial Cemetery in Urbana, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Lou.
On-line condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Burt & Myrna Hunt
09/07/2013
We will always remember how upbeat Lou always was, and he always greeted us with a big smile and a hug. He will be missed by many.
Lou Thornton, Kenny Runyon
09/06/2013
Kenny will always have a special place in his heart for Lou. Always upbeat, never a bad day. Our heartfelt sympathys to Mary Lou and family.
Gary Nixt & Christine
09/06/2013
Our sympathy to Mary Lou and the family. Lou was always one of the 4 Amigos (Jim, John, Gary & Lou) always happy! I could never wait to see him when I came up from KC & St Louis! I love ya Mr. Novak and will miss ya! God bless! Gary Allen Nixt & Christine
Ken and Sharon Janes
09/06/2013
Lou always had a smile and was happy to see everyone. Our sympathies to his family for their unimaginable loss.
Jeff & Angela Kirby
09/05/2013
Our heartfelt condolences for the family on the loss of Lou.
Dick and Judy Taylor
09/04/2013
You have our deepest sympathy. Lou was one of a kind and provided us with a lot of really great memories.