Edward R. Novak was born March 5, 1921 in Schuyler to Ralph and Pearl (Parolek) Novak. He attended school in Schuyler. On June 3, 1942, Ed married Clara May Stuefer at St. Mary’s Church in Schuyler. Ed was a farmer, Boy Scout Leader, member of St. Augustines Church, and enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Ed is survived by one son, Ron Novak of Columbus; one daughter, Connie Balhorn of Elkhorn; 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; one brother, George Novak of Montana and one sister Gloria Bernt of Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Clara May and brother Rudy. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.