Wilbur J. Novacek, 86, of Warren, MN, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at his home.

Wilbur John Novacek was born April 11, 1936 in Tabor Township, MN to John and Matilda (Jerik) Novacek. He grew up and attended country school there near the family farm. He served in the United States Army. After returning home, he met and married Diann Duwenhoegger in Wahpeton, ND on September 30, 1961. They made their home in Tabor Township where they farmed and Wilbur started and operated Novacek Inc, road maintenance and snowplowing business. He enjoyed casinos and was an avid animal lover.

He is survived by three children Michael (Leanne) Novacek of Warren, MN, Lori Novacek of Grand Forks, ND and Scott Novacek of Milpitas, CA; grandchildren Sydney Olson, Jessica Olson, and Macey Novacek; sister Priscilla (Larry) Gust of Badger, MN; sister-in-laws Joann Tanberg of Minot, ND and Maryann Hough of Jessup, IA; and companion Debbie Crimes of Alvarado, MN. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Diann Novacek in 2015.

Services are private.

INURNMENT: Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery-Tabor, Minnesota in the Spring of 2023