Jimmie Franklin Novak, 94, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at UnityPoint Health - St.Luke's Hospital.  Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2022, at Brosh Chapel with burial to follow in Czech National Cemetery.

Jimmie was born December 4, 1927, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Frank J. and Matilda (Triska) Novak.  He graduated from Wilson High School.  He served in the United States Navy during World War II.  Jimmie was united in marriage to RoseMary Tomasek on July 30, 1955, in Cedar Rapids.  He owned and operated Novak Automotive for over 45 years, retiring in 1987.

Jimmie was a gifted athlete; he excelled in softball and was inducted into the Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame.  He was on the Senior Pro Tour in Bowling for over 11 years, and he was inducted into the Iowa State USBC Hall of Fame in 2007, as well as being an active board member in the Cedar Rapids Bowling Association.  At age 91, he rolled games of 279, 256, and 268 for an 803 series, earning a spot in the USBC record book for the oldest bowler to roll an 800 series. In his early years he raced go-carts and participated in trap shooting. He enjoyed golfing, watching sports on TV, and most of all spending time with his family.

Jimmie is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife RoseMary; children Steve (Jean) Novak, Debbie (Kelly) O'Meara and Nancy (Terry) Gucciardo; three grandchildren Erin McArthur, Brian (Jenny) Novak, Brandon Novak; five great-grandchildren Preston, Liv Rose, Ashlynn, Brylee and Hadley; his sisters-in-law Della Novak and Ellyne Novak as well as his nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his father- and mother-in-law Joe and Rose Tomasek, his brothers Melvin (Lois) Novak, Ted Novak and Tom Novak.

Memorials may be directed to the family.