others' well-being. He battled greatly with a severe form of multiple sclerosis, but he did not let this define him. He is now free of his disability and ailments, able to walk down the wooded trails for blackberry picking, or putting the pedal to the metal with a muscle car, revving up the engine. In addition to his wife Kelly, he is survived by his son, Dr. Joseph Novak IV (wife Dr. Hilary Steltenpohl) and grandson, Owen Michael Novak who knew his grandfather as "Poppy Joe", just as his dad would be called by Joseph IV. They were his everything. He is further survived by his siblings, Kathy (Don) Solin of Deerbrook, Tom (Karen) Novak of Antigo, and Julie (Mike) Vesel of Schofield along with nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews. Whenever he saw the great nieces and nephews, he gave them a dollar. He loved spending time with them and they will fondly remember their Great Uncle Joe. He is also survived by his in-laws Rita (Marty) Swanson, Jacqueline (Bill) Lescher, Katherine (John) Rew, Patricia (Charles) Poeschl, Duane "Buster" Bohlman Jr., and Scott (Roz) Bohlman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Duane Bohlman and his mother-in-law, Anne Robinson. Also, his maternal grandparents, Anton and Agnes Koss, and paternal grandparents, Joe and Mary Novak; dear cousin and son's godmother, Cathy Michels; many loving family and friends, and beloved dog Angel. Special thanks to his Uncle Bill and Aunt Joan Novak for always being "on-call" to help in any time of need. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 8, at 10 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Joel Sember and Rev. Charles Hoffmann concelebrating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. parish wake service at the Bradley Funeral Home and on Saturday, March 8 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church in Hoffmann Hall. You can join us virtually for Mass on Saturday at https://www.youtube.com/@AntigoAreaCatholicChurches/streams