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John Novotny Obituary
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John Novotny, 81, was called by name and answered the Lord's call on November 1, 2011, at home with his family by his side. A memorial gathering will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2011, at Brooks Funeral Care, 7975 University Boulevard in Clive. Per his wishes, he will be cremated and interred at a later date at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
John was born on January 24, 1930, in Carlisle to George and Mary (Goga) Novotny, the fourth of five children. At the age of four the family moved to West Des Moines, where he grew up. He graduated from Valley High School in 1948, and later enlisted in the Marine Corps. Upon returning home from the service in November of 1952, he was united in marriage to his best friend Dorothy (Dottie) Hudson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. This union was blessed with three children. John was the owner and operator of Windsor Heights Mobile Oil Station on University for many years, until health issues became a problem. He then owned Valley Lawn Mower Service in West Des Moines and later joined General Binding Corporation as Branch Manager for Iowa and Nebraska. After 25 years, he retired in 1986. John loved to fish, hunt, golf and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers.
John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dorothy of West Des Moines; children, Julee Novotny of Omaha, John (Kim) Novotny of West Des Moines and Joy Novotny of West Des Moines; sister, Helen Caldwell of West Des Moines; brother, Edward Donald Novotny of West Des Moines; many nieces and nephews and his beloved Brittany, Beau.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ann Payne and brother, George Novotny.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Central Iowa for all their kindness and compassion given to John and his family during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to the Animal Rescue League or Hospice of Central Iowa.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Novotny
Nancy (Lohmeier) Allison
November 9, 2011
Joy, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your family.
David Brommel
November 8, 2011
Novotny family, we are sorrowed by your loss of such a great man. We will always cherish the memories we have from all the years of knowing Dean. May your sorrow be overwelmed by your great memories of his time on this earth. God bless your family. Callie ONeal, Dave & Pat Brommel.
Ray White
November 5, 2011
Very sorry for your loss, I officed next door to John when he was the manager at General Binding Corp. He was a nice man and always had a kind word for everyone.
George Novotny Jr.
November 4, 2011
May you rest in peace forever. Its been a long time since you have seen me but I know you can see me now. George M Novotny Jr.
November 4, 2011
Aunt Dorothy, Julee, John and Joy:
Uncle Dean always made me feel welcomed at your homes, and always made me laugh. I am sorry for your loss of him. No doubt, he will be watching over his family still.
George Matthew Novotny
November 4, 2011
John and Kim, so very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers, John Teri Jack and Ben Pribble
November 4, 2011
John and Kim - Sorry about your loss. Keep the happy memories in your thoughts. We met you at the Gold Star horse show over Labor Day and enjoyed seeing all the neat rock things you have. We will be stopping in to see you at the shop later. You have our sympathy and prayers at this difficult time. Lee and Martha Holtmyer (L&M Playground Tack)
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