Ronald E. Nowak's Obituary
Ronald E. Nowak, 69 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was born in St. Louis, MO, the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Hogard) Nowak. Ron had owned and operated a heating and cooling business locally, and had been a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL, and the Dupo Coin Club. He served in the U.S. Navy, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was married to Helen (Detjen) Nowak, who survives him. They were married on July 12, 1969, at Crosstown, MO.
Mr. Nowak had gifted his remains for scientific study.
Memorial ServicesSunday, March 4, 2012 1:00 pmSt. Paul Lutheran ChurchColumbia, IL
Memorial ContributionsSt. Paul Lutheran Church - Building Fund, 227 Goodhaven, Columbia, IL 62236
Also SurvivingSon, Karl (Donna) Nowak of Columbia, ILDaughter, Cmdr. Kendra Nowak, USN of Gurnee, ILDaughter, Krista (Chuck) Walsh of Ft. Myers, FL6 GrandchildrenSisters, Donna Weaver of Fallbrook, CA, Muriel Saldana of Dallas, TX, and Janise Rasberry of Wynne, AKOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrother, Quintin Nowak
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