In Memory Of
Antone Aka Tony Novak
1936
2023
Antone Aka Tony Novak
June 30, 1936 — May 26, 2023
Antone F. Novak “Tony” of Cheyenne passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, WY. Tony was born on June 30, 1936, to Anton F. Novak and Anna Marie Pivik Novak in Rock Springs, WY. He married Juanita Twidwell Townsend on August 22, 1969, in Cheyenne, WY. They resided in Laramie, WY.
As a young man Tony resided in Superior, WY. He was active in Boy Scouts and attended the 1950 Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge, PA where President Truman and General Eisenhauer both spoke. Tony served in the Army National Guard for nine years. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1954 and attended the University of Wyoming where he studied Civil Engineering. In high school and college, he worked driving wreckers and oil delivery trucks. He also worked as a Roughneck and was employed at Seismic Operations and Yeoman Construction. Tony worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a Civil Engineer for 21 years before taking early retirement in 1986. He then worked for the Albany County School District #1 for eleven years before retiring in 1998.
Tony and his wife moved to Cheyenne, WY in 2006. They became members of the First Congregational Church where they enjoyed attending Bible Study, Sunday Services and the fellowship and support of church members.
In Tony’s younger years he enjoyed riding his Harley, tinkering in his garage, hunting, fishing, and studying the Bible. The highlight of his day was watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Tony was witty, ornery, and charming. He loved his family and cared deeply for his friends whom he would help in any way he could. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Tony is survived by his children; Teri and Mike Brito of Cheyenne, WY; Craig Novak and Rick Anderson of Palm Springs, CA; and Brian and Kristi Novak of Maryville, MO;his grandchildren Elise and Erica Brito, Brittany Burdett and Neil Novak; and great-grandchildren Asher Love and Mavrik Novak.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Juanita; and youngest granddaughter Alyson “Aly” Novak.
A Memorial service will be held at Crossbridge Alliance Church (3504 Forest Dr., Cheyenne, WY) at 2:00 pm Sunday, June 25, 2023. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Davis Hospice.
As a young man Tony resided in Superior, WY. He was active in Boy Scouts and attended the 1950 Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge, PA where President Truman and General Eisenhauer both spoke. Tony served in the Army National Guard for nine years. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1954 and attended the University of Wyoming where he studied Civil Engineering. In high school and college, he worked driving wreckers and oil delivery trucks. He also worked as a Roughneck and was employed at Seismic Operations and Yeoman Construction. Tony worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a Civil Engineer for 21 years before taking early retirement in 1986. He then worked for the Albany County School District #1 for eleven years before retiring in 1998.
Tony and his wife moved to Cheyenne, WY in 2006. They became members of the First Congregational Church where they enjoyed attending Bible Study, Sunday Services and the fellowship and support of church members.
In Tony’s younger years he enjoyed riding his Harley, tinkering in his garage, hunting, fishing, and studying the Bible. The highlight of his day was watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Tony was witty, ornery, and charming. He loved his family and cared deeply for his friends whom he would help in any way he could. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Tony is survived by his children; Teri and Mike Brito of Cheyenne, WY; Craig Novak and Rick Anderson of Palm Springs, CA; and Brian and Kristi Novak of Maryville, MO;his grandchildren Elise and Erica Brito, Brittany Burdett and Neil Novak; and great-grandchildren Asher Love and Mavrik Novak.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Juanita; and youngest granddaughter Alyson “Aly” Novak.
A Memorial service will be held at Crossbridge Alliance Church (3504 Forest Dr., Cheyenne, WY) at 2:00 pm Sunday, June 25, 2023. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Davis Hospice.
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