Jacob "Jack" F. Novotny

Jacob "Jack" Novotny, 90 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home in Little Falls, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie, MN with Father Ben Kociemba officiating. Burial will take place in the Holy Family Parish Cemetery in Belle Prairie, MN. Visitation will take place from 9:30-11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie, MN. Caring for Jack and his family is the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN. To View Jack's Livestream, click the link and you will be re-directed. https://my.gather.app/remember/jack-novotny Jack was born on February 11, 1935, in Little Falls, Minnesota, to the late Frank and Sophie (Drong) Novotny. He grew up in Little Falls, where he attended school and graduated from Little Falls High School with the Class of 1953. Jack was united in marriage to Marilyn Nelson on June 4, 1959, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Little Falls. Jack was employed for many years at Little Falls Standard Parts NAPA, where he was known for his strong work ethic and willingness to help others. He loved assisting neighbors with farming, was an avid gardener, and took great pride in his raspberry plants, which he generously shared with family, friends, and neighbors. Always willing to lend a hand, Jack helped anyone in need, whether it was stopping along the side of the road or helping family and friends fix or repair their homes. He loved to tinker in his garage, repairing small engines and cars, and never charged for his services, only asking that the cost of parts be covered. Jack cherished time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, and he never said no to babysitting. He also greatly enjoyed spending time with his wife, Marilyn, and his children, Tommy and Karel, particularly their time together on the lake, water skiing and making memories that will be treasured forever. Known for his generous and kind spirit, Jack enjoyed hunting for treasures at farm auctions and thrift stores. His Saturday tradition included cleaning his home and going out for chicken, and he ended every day with ice cream, his favorite sweet treat. Jack will be remembered as a generous, kind-hearted man who quietly served others and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He survived by son-in-law, Greg Fleck; brother, Richard Novotny; grandchildren, Jonathan (Patience) Fleck, Abby (Max) Reetz, David (Jackie) Fleck, Jake Novotny, Noah Novotny, and Libby Novotny; and great-grandchildren, Ezra, Faith, Zoë, Jubilee, and Nahum. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Sophie Novotny and wife, Marilyn Novotny; son, Kurt "Tommy" Novotny; and daughter, Karel Fleck.

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Jacob "Jack" F. Novotny

February 11, 1935 - January 30, 2026