Obituary
Michael “Rounder” Timothy Novak
Michael “Rounder” Timothy Novak, born October 30th, 1959 passed away peacefully, after losing his battle with cancer, on January 22nd, 2022 in the comfort of his home with his fiancé Dawn Hove and family by his side.
He graduated from Holmen High in 1977. He had various jobs but was a truck driver for 39 years and that was his passion. He loved the Packers, camping with Dawn, riding his Harley, telling his on the road stories and BS-ing with his good friends.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore & Elsie Novak of Holmen, brother Mark Novak, son Jesse Van Patten, and his wife Cheryl.
He is survived by his siblings, Theodore (Diane), Dwain (Diane), and Barbara, his kids Kristine (John Boy) Hendrickson, Nicholas, Jeff, Amanda, and Tonya, grandkids Anessa, Colton, Landyn, Zaden and Lauren, Foster son Kurty, and nieces, nephews and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Michael on Sunday, February 6th 2022 at the Holmen American Legion from 12:00 (Noon) – 4:00 p.m.
I rode the bus with Rounder. I was very shy and skinny, picked on by many. He told them to leave me alone, I was a good person. My protector. RIP Rounder. Thanks for protecting me.