Dennis Joseph Novak, 72, of Veseli, passed away on Sunday August 16, 2026, at home

surrounded by loved ones.

Dennis was born on May 20, 1954, to Joseph and Glorene (Fahrenkamp) Novak. Dennis grew

up on the family farm and graduated from New Prague. He married Kathy (Bolton) Novak in

July of 1973.

Dennis was a hard worker and an avid farmer all his life. He spent most days milking cows and

in the field. He also worked at Green Giant in Montgomery and drove truck over the road.

Dennis loved to dance to polka, country, and listen to Elvis Presley. Other hobbies included

playing Euchre and Fefer, going to auctions, telling stories in the shed, and loved spending time

with family and friends, hunting and fishing. He was a member of Monty’s Marauders Saddle

club. Dennis had a love for animals, especially his horse King. They enjoyed parades and

galivanting all over Savage by the old Trestle bridge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Guy Novak. Survived by, daughters

Brenda (Paul) Laurent, Jennifer (Scott) Krenik, son Jason (fiancé Casey Winter) Novak, Shelly

(Kenny Schmitt) Novak, son Frank (Krystal) Novak, and Kathy Novak. 12 grandchildren,

Kimberley (Joe) Pesta, Anthony Stepka, Casey & Shannon Laurent, Allen & Kylee Krenik, Riley &

Emelyn Krebsbach, Jaxson, Henry, and Ellie Jo Novak. 4 great grandchildren Kelly, Emily, and

Lainey Pesta, Braxten Stepka. Sisters Linda (Paul) Dietz and Vicky (Kris) Papulas. As well as many

nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at White Funeral Homes in Lonsdale Mn on August 29 th , 2026, at 11 AM with a gathering of family and friends starting at 9:30am. A potluck at the farm will follow.

White Funeral Home Lonsdale, 507-744-2368

Condolences at: www.whitefuneralhomes.com