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.
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Staci Chandler
09/12/2009
I am very sad to hear of Todd's death. I will pray for the family and please accept my heartfelt condolences. Todd was such a great guy, he loved his family very much and it showed. He especially enjoyed the children and they enjoyed him just as much. Fun loving and a great sense of humor. I have alot of fond memories of Todd. He will be missed by so many. Again,I am very sorry.
Paul Quick
09/12/2009
I am so glad that I had the pleasure of knowing Todd! Thanks for the good times at Knoxville and anywhere else that we may have been together!
It is a true regret to see you go, for all of your family and freinds!
Carrie Novak & Jason Smith
09/12/2009
We have been thinking about the entire family this week, we all loved Todd. I was thinking back when Todd, Nathan and Brad used to play as kids. Those memories are priceless. Our prayer and thought are with everyone.
Steve & Debbie Webb
09/11/2009
We are so sorry about your loss. Todd was a very special young man. We loved him very much. He was like a member of our own family. Our prayers go out to family and friends.
Tina Salisbury
09/11/2009
WE LOVE YOU TODD!!!!
Russ
09/11/2009
I'm so sorry and my heart go's out to all of you.I wish I could be there for you.Love you all Russ
Pat Michener (Principal Ins)
09/11/2009
To the Novak family
My deepest sympathy to all of you and a special hug to Tina and Piper.
Tracy
09/11/2009
Love you Todd!! You will be greatly missed!!!
Paul and Molly Wonser
09/11/2009
Our prayers go out to Todd's family, friends, and co-workers. We cannot express how deeply we will miss Todd.
With Love & Prayers,
Paul and Molly Wonser
Lincoln, NE
Jaci Logue
09/11/2009
Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss! You are all in my prayers and I will be thinking about you.