Bill Novak

Bill Novak, 81, passed away on October 4, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on August 20, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. Bill, also known as William Edgar Novak, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Novak, and children: Father William Novak of Edmond, James Novak and wife Jessica of Oklahoma City, Ellyn Hefner of Oklahoma City, Leonard Novak and wife Holly of Oklahoma City, Mary Cross and husband Brent of Norman and bonus son Jason Tyler and wife Meredith of Norman. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Riha and husband Norm of Summerville, South Carolina. Grandchildren: Bridget and husband Jacob Harrell, Henry, Charles, and Frances Novak, Evelyn, Harry, and William Hefner, Delila, Lucy, and Jay Novak, Grace Cross, Brooklynn and Holten Tyler.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William L and LaVaughn G (Pierce) Novak.

Bill married the love of his life, Sherry on April 30th, 2010. They spent 13 years living life side by side every day. They were best friends and loving companions. They loved traveling, visiting family, attending the grandchildren's activities. Most of all was the time they spent on the patio just enjoying time together. Their love was an inspiration to anyone who was around them.

Bill proudly served his country in the US Navy for 18 years. He was a qualified deep sea salvage diver and served on many submarines throughout his tenure with the Navy. Most notably the U.S.S. Grampus (SS-523). His military associations were a significant part of his life and shaped him into the remarkable person he became. He spent 25 years with General Motors as a Powerhouse Engineer. He then became the Facilities Manager for many properties in OKC, The Myriad, Civic Center, Cox Center and Ford Center. He was then Director of Facilities for Oklahoma Blood Institute, for which he built the new donation center in downtown OKC. Along with his full career he was very involved with Boy Scouts. Although Bill did not make Eagle Scout, he made sure all his sons did. An accomplishment he was so very proud of. For several years he was a Soccer coach at Mount Saint Mary’s High School and St Phillip Neri Elementary School.

A memorial service to celebrate Bill's life will be held on October 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Primrose Funeral Service, located at 1109 North Porter Ave, Norman, OK 73071. Interment will follow at Ft. Sill National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. at 2648 NE Jake Dunn Rd. Elgin, OK 73538

If you would like to make a donation, contributions can be made to the USSVI USS OKC Base 3201 Bishop Rock Pl, Yukon Ok 73099 in memory of Bill Novak.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.primrosefuneralservice.com for the Novak family.