Milo E. Novak, of Deerbrook, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at his home. He was 81 years old. He was born on September 5, 1930 in Antigo a son of John and Antonia (Jira) Novak Sr. He married Laurel Wegner on June 4, 1955 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Deerbrook. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2008.
He attended Friebel Grade School and graduated from Antigo High School with the class of 1948. From 1951 until 1953 he served in the United States Marine Corp and was stationed with the 1st Marine Division in Korea. Mr. Novak worked for the Langlade County Hwy Department from 1954 until retirement in 1992.
He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and the Sparks-Doernenburg American Legion Post #3, Antigo. He played the trumpet in Polka Bands for over 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and gardening.
Survivors include three daughters, Gail (Dick) Prochaska, Shawano, Patricia (Ken) Kolpack, Antigo and Jennifer (Charles) Kellstrom, Florence; a son, Mike (Laura) Novak, Antigo; 10 grandchildren, Amy (Jon) Plosczynski, Joe (Janalee) Prochaska, Lori (Jon Jon Pyatskowit) Prochaska, Michaela (Trinton) Lewis, Cody Kolpack, April Kolpack, Ashley Novak, Kristina Novak, Cassidy Kolpack and Mitchell Novak; nine great-grandchildren, Dalton, Desiree, Dylan, Austin, Julia, Addison, Jacelyn, AJ and Aelita; two sisters, Rosemary Wegter and Bessie (Earl) Steger both of Antigo; two brothers, Anton (Lillian) Novak, Deerbrook and Joseph (Eva) Novak, Clintonville; and a sister-in-law, Rose Marie Novak, Deerbrook.
In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by a brother, John Novak Jr. and a brother-in-law, Folkert Wegter.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church with Rev. Jerome Hahn officiating. Burial will take place in Bohemian National Cemetery, Neva where the Antigo veterans will conduct military rites. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
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I have many fond memories of my aunt laural and uncle milo as a child. GOD BLESS to all my cousin's
My dad was a Marine who served in the Korean war. This is his uniform so nicely displayed by the people at Bradleys. I thank them so much for all of the kindness and attention to detail as they took care our family at this time of loss.
We danced at many of the dances that Milo played for and enjoyed his music.
Our sincere sympathy to the family.
Milo was a great man... he will be missed by so many. RIP
I wish to offer my sincere condolences to Milo's family at this most difficult time. I had the good fortune of working with him several summers in the mid 1960s on the Langlade County Highway Department's road construction crew. I well remember his quiet, wry sense of humor. He often had a twinkle in his eye as he made a subtle and humorous comment. If one wasn't paying close attention one would miss it entirely. Milo must have kept all of you on your toes. It was always enjoyable working together with him. I share in your loss and hope that your fond memories of Milo will help ease some of your pain.
Milo was a special Uncle to me.
His sence of humor was unmached.
Bill
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