October 31, 1958 to December 6, 2006
We are very sad to report the loss of another performer with ties to San Antonio. Dale Novak performed with the Improvarama and Playroom Players here in the 70's and 80's.
Obituary
Dale Edgar Novak was born on October 31, 1958 at Perrin Air Force Base, Denison, Texas to Marvin and Bertha Novak and left this world on December 6, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dale graduated from John Jay High School, San Antonio, TX in 1977. That same year he entered the US Army, serving six years as a Tactical Transportation Helicopter Repairer. He served with the 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. While Assigned he earned the Driver’s Badge and Air Assault Badge. In 2001 he joined the Missouri Army National Guard’s 1107th Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD), Springfield, MO. He served on Task Force Noble Escort from September through November 2002. He was deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Enduring Freedom from January through December 2004. He was commended for his dedication, technical competence, work ethic and attention to safety. Staff Sgt. Dale Novak received numerous awards during his military career, including several Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Dale never met a stranger. He was kind, compassionate, and had a zest for life. He was selfless with his time and energies. The Soldiers that worked side by side with him described him as being the one person that could always be counted on. He gave his best. He continued to better himself, always eager to learn. He was thorough and always did the right thing. He was witty, continuously possessing a smile and positive attitude. Dale was a son, brother, husband, father and friend. He will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his wife, Jo Novak, of Everton; sons, Anthony and James of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas; a stepson, Sam Stella, of Clever; a stepdaughter, Katie and Judd Zembsch of Stafford; a step-grandson, Garret; his parents, Marvin Novak and Bertha McCarthy, both of San Antonio Texas; his brother, Dean Novak and wife Ruth of Republic; three sisters: Charlotte Plaia and husband John of Big Springs, Texas, JaLinda Borum and husband Steve of San Antonio, Texas, and LaCinda Lee and husband Allen of San Antonio, Texas. A funeral service will be at 12:00 noon Friday December 15, 2006 at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church 460 W. Aldersgate, Nixa, Missouri. Burial with Military Honors will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home 109 N. Truman Blvd. Nixa, Missouri. Memorial donations requested to American Cancer Society or donor’s choice.
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