Todd Novak
September 10, 2009
Todd W. Novak, 28, died unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Through his own generosity to be an organ donor, Todd will help 100 other families.
Todd was born July 7, 1981 to Louis and Barbara Novak in Runnells. He was the manager of Midas on Douglas Avenue and enjoyed racing, especially NASCAR and Knoxville Raceway. Todd had a love for his nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Todd is survived by his father, Lou (Mary Lou) Novak; siblings, Tony (Karla) Novak, Tina Salisbury, and Tanya (Steve) Current; nieces, Morgan, Taylor, and Piper; nephews, Cooper and Riley; family friend, Tracy Green; best friends, Dan Thornberg and Steve and Jessica Webb; numerous aunts; uncles; cousins; and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Novak; brother-in-law, Shawn Salisbury; paternal grandparents, Louis and Virginia Novak; and maternal grandparents, William Piper and Pearl Kisling.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2009 at New Life Church, 6036 NE 12th Avenue in Pleasant Hill, with burial to follow at Rising Sun Cemetery. A visitation with the family present will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street, Altoona.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Josie Bishop Lehman
10/01/2009
Just found out about your loss. We will be praying for your family that the Lord will renew your spirit. Trust in him during this time and he will help you through this struggle.
Steve Webb
09/22/2009
Todd was my little buddy and I miss him. I'm starting to understand our relationship and how special we were to each other. I can not assume to feel your pain as mine is almost unbareable.
Believe me when I say our hearts go out to everyone in Todd's family, Tony I want to thank you for all you have done to include my family. Todd would be so proud of all of you. I'm so glad you all reconected with each other, stay close. Todd will be remembered.
Wendy Niswander
09/15/2009
I know that you all will not know who I am but I work in the Midas home office in Davenport. I only knew Todd for a short time, but what a wonderful short time it was! He was quite an inspiration to all of us; I have never met such a caring young man who strived to do things the right way and if he didn't, was so apologetic and determined to make it up to you. I will forver remember him, he was a very special person. Time will heal; I know this as I lost both of my parents within 2 months of each other in 2008; it was very hard, and still is at times. But with time, I am finally learning to understand why it had to be that way.....take care, you all have my deepest sympathies, but know that God had a better plan for Todd. Take care....Wendy
Jean Huckstadt
09/14/2009
Reading these messages we can see that Todd left a great legacy. Tina and Piper, to you and your family my condolences.
Kevin Sargent
09/14/2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Todd was always great to be around. He will be missed.
Candy Melbie
09/14/2009
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, brother and uncle. Lean on other family members and friends to pull through this hard time in your life. I will be thinking and praying for all of you.
Love & friends
Candy
Amanda (Miller) Mensing
09/14/2009
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great person. Todd and I went to my homecoming dance together. A few weeks ago I was going through my pictures and found the one of Todd and I from that dance. I will always have my picture of us. We lost touch over the years, but I have never forgot about him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Melissa Niles
09/14/2009
Tina, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love, Melissa
Tom & Melissa Chapman
09/13/2009
We are truly sorry for your loss. Todd was a wonderful,caring person who always had a smile on his face. We are thankful to have had him in our lives. We will miss him so very much!
Bob H. & Ron S.
09/12/2009
The Midas team in Ames would like to extend there condolences in the loss of a wonderful young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family's.
Deb Wright
09/12/2009
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Todds passing. To lose my husband, Richard from a brain tumor this year and now to lose Todd from a brain aneurysm is just unbelievable. I know in my heart that Todd did not make the journey to the other side alone. He had Richard and many others by his side. Please know you are in my prayers.
Lori (Kisling) Boyd
09/12/2009
I am deeply saddened my the news of Todd's death. I know it has been years since we moved away from Iowa, but family will always be family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
With love and sympathy,
Lori (Kisling) Boyd
Tia Wright & family
09/12/2009
Sorry for your loss. Todd will be missed by many. He was a very kind hearted and fun-loving person.
Steve and Amee Stoermer
09/12/2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Todd was such a good person and always fun to be around. We are so glad we had the pleasure of knowing him. We will miss him so much!
Rich and Lori Wright
09/12/2009
We are so sorry for you loss! We will always remember Todd as a fun, kind and respectful person!