Alfred J. Novotny

CELEBRANT
Fr. Joe Forcelle
MUSIC
Organist ~ Deb O’Grady
Special Music ~ St. Leo Choir
Congregational Hymns
SPECIAL COMMENDATION BY
Tyndall Fire Department Elliott Hose Co. 1
BURIAL FUNERAL RITES BY
Pike-Wagner American Legion Post #2,
Simek-Ptak VFW Post #6895, and
National Guard Funeral Honors Guard
Alfred J. Novotny was born on July 20, 1927 to Vaclav J. and Anna V. (Karolewicz) Novotny in Tabor, South Dakota. He graduated from Tyndall High School in 1945. In November 1945, Alfred was drafted into the United States Army and served with the Korea 7th Division. He specialized in automotive parts and later became an assistant squad leader. In July 1947, Alfred was honorably discharged, yet remained active the U.S. National Guard. Later in life, he also served on the draft board for the Vietnam War.
On October 30, 1951, Alfred was united in marriage to Marjorie Ann Swatek at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. In 1953, he began to work for the City of Tyndall with the light and water plant. He loved his job, and worked there for over 35 years until his retirement in 1988.
Throughout his life, Alfred liked to stay busy. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, gardening, and camping. He was an avid fan of sports and loved to watch football, the American Legion baseball games, and the Minnesota Twins. Alfred was also a collector with a collection packed with numerous license plates and beer cans.
He was a member of many local organizations: the Tyndall Fire Department Elliott Hose Co. 1, Pike-Wagner American Legion Post #2, Simek-Ptak VFW Post #6895, and Knights of Columbus. Alfred was a devout Catholic and member of St. Leo Catholic Church, Tyndall. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Alfred passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall having attained the age of 88 years, 9 months, and 13 days.
He is survived, loved, and remembered by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie Novotny of Tyndall; children: Mona (Ed) Wilson of Centennial, CO, Anita (Melvin) Turner of Hawthorne, CA, and Ted (Kathleen) Novotny of Malverne, NY; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister Leona Bouska of Yankton, SD.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Patrick Novotny, sister Edna Ross, and brothers: Wesley, Leo, Marcel, and Gilbert.