Donald W. Novotny

Donald W. Novotny, age 70, beloved husband for 50 years to Sharon J., nee Klatt. Loving father of Leslie Ann (Andrew) Wright, Paul Brian (Patricia) Novotny and Russell Todd (Janet) Novotny. Proud and cherished grandfather of Andrew Paul, Bailey Michael and Sophia Amanda Novotny. Devoted son of the late Anthony Novotny and Emily Novotny (nee Bilek). Dear son-in-law of the late Elmer A. and Eleanor E. Klatt. Dear brother of Roy P. (the late Joan). Fond brother-in-law of Ruth (Wilhelm) Schwarz and the late Patricia (John) Klatt Lucht and George E. Klatt. Dearest uncle of Michael (Jana) Lucht, Brian (Anne) Lucht, David (Hope) Schwarz, Heidi Schwarz, William P. Novotny and many great nieces and nephews. Don was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He earned his Associates of Arts Degree, B.S. Mechanical Engineering and M.B.A. Lewis University Adjunct Professor, Former Master Builder, Fraternal Order of Boy Builders and Lawndale Lodge AF&M. Visitation Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Funeral Service Monday, March 11, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorials to the Salvation Army or Faith United Methodist Church preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400