Name: John Novak Date: October 19th, 1954 - November 5th, 2009 Obituary: John E. Novak Jr., age 55 of Wabeno, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on November 5, 2009. John was born October 19, 1954 in Hammond, IN to John and Anne (Sinal) Novak. John enjoyed drawing, fishing and building small things, but most of all he inspired to be an inventor. John is survived by: Life partner, Patricia Kuse, Wabeno Children: Tiffany (Ralph) Vazquez, Hammond, IN and Tyler Novak, Griffith, IN. Brother; Greg Novak, Indianapolis, IN Sister: Barb Rogers, Post Falls, IN Grandchildren: Rebecca, Jacqueline and Victoria Vazquez Blended family: Mark (Kimberly) Taylor, Karl (Lisa) Erickson, Eric Erickson Robert (Julie) Winston, Joann Erickson and Gary (Chris) Kuse 21 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by his parents’ one daughter Amanda, two brothers Charles and Mac Elroy and two sisters Renae and Nancy. According to John’s wishes no formal funeral services will be held. Donations to St Jude's – Cancer in memory of John Novak PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 Memorials: Donations to St Jude's – Cancer in memory of John Novak PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 Services: No Services Planned Cemetery: Cremation , (map/driving directions)