George Novak

George Novak, 95 of Creston, Iowa passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Creston. Pastor Mel Kendall will officiate. Open visitation from 3-7 PM, Friday, September 23, 2022 with family receiving friends from 5-7 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the George Novak Memorial Fund, to be established by the family. Condolences and memories can be shared online at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

George Matthias Novak was born December 17, 1926 on a farm in Ringgold County, Iowa, the son of Cyril Celestine and Maude Agnes (Kessler) Novak. George was raised on the farm and attended school in Benton, Iowa, graduating with the Class of 1944. Having been raised on a farm, George started farming after high school and over time, became a self-employed businessman. Vegetable gardening began as a hobby but George soon began selling his produce as a business and continued for more than 20 years with Novak Produce. He also was a Landlord, owning several rental properties over the years.

On February 14, 1950, George was united in marriage to LaRetta LaVaun Brown when they eloped to Taylor County, Iowa. The couple were later blessed with 6 children: Georgia, Katherine, James, Susan, Jerry and Jackie. George enjoyed fishing whenever he had time and loved spending time with all of his grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

George was preceded in death by his wife, LaRetta in 2016; his daughter, Katherine Thomas in 2022; 2 brothers: Robert and LaVerne Novak; and by his parents.

George is survived by his children: Georgia (husband Hillman) Walter of Wilber, NE; James (wife Felicia) Novak of Tingley, IA; Susan (husband Joel) Stein of Eagle Grove, IA; Jerry (wife Tyann) Novak of Creston, IA and Jackie (wife Mamie) Novak of Creston; 16 grandchildren: Jessica Placek, Tristan Novak, Jamie Storhoff, Joy Stein Van Houten, Katie Barker, Lisa Wiblin, Christopher Novak, Amber Scharf, Mariah Gray, Tony Markowski, Marcus Jones, Rhonda Russell, Crystal Ray, Rodney Deal, Tiffany Larson and Larry Key; 17 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.