Obituary: Ronald Gene Novak Loved To Teach

GREENDALE, WI — Ronald Gene Novak, a long time teacher and coach in the Greendale School District, passed away suddenly on October 18, 2019.

Ron very much enjoyed working with his colleagues, students and team members, and in more recent years, even the children of his former students.

He was a devoted husband to Jeannette (nee Achauer) and loving father to Jandrea. Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Helen (nee Tolocko) Novak.

In addition to Jeannette and Jandrea, Ron is survived by his father, Frederick (Fritz) Novak, sisters Kristy (Mark) Enger and Kathy (Randy) Hembrook, all of Fort Atkinson, WI, nieces, nephews, cousins, mother-in-law, three sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, and more friends than can be counted.

A celebration of life will be held at the Veterans' Terrace at 589 Miller Avenue, Burlington, WI on Nov. 12, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a tribute to Ron beginning at 6 p.m. This is a celebration, please no traditional funeral attire.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the First Congregational Church of Rochester or the Waterford Union High School music department.