Adelbert Anthony "Bud" Novotny, 80, Novotny Mover's Owner & Founder

He was born July 6, 1921 in Avon Lake. During World War II, Bud served in the US Army as a Technician 5th Grade in Battery A 938th Field Artillery Battalion. He was involved in the Battle of Anzio, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arne, Southern France, the Rhineland and Central Europe and received the European African Middle Eastern Service medal with five bronze stars and with one bronze arrowhead.

He was the founder and owner of Novotny Mover's in Avon, retiring ten years ago and for many years was a volunteer fireman for Avon Lake. Bud was a charter member of St. Joseph Church, Avon Lake and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Ragan Council 3269. He was also a member of the American Legion, Post 211 Avon Lake. He enjoyed bowling and golfing.

Mr. Novotny is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mildred (nee Wilhelmy); two daughters, Jeanette Miller (Richard) of Troy, MI and Jean Judge (Jim) of Avon Lake, six grandchildren, Cheryl Kleist, Gregory Miller, Sharon Miller, Jennifer Miller, Michael Judge and Robert Jude; five sisters: Eileen Welch of Eastlake; Mae Belle Nagel of Avon; Anna Mae Nagel of Avon; Mary Lou Urig of Avon and Claudia Godlewski of Avon Lake; four brothers, Raymond Novotny of Avon Lake; Joseph Novotny of Milwaukee, WI; Ronald Novotny of Avon Lake and Richard Novotny of Aovn Lake and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Janet Reising and son-in-law Ralph Reising in 1973; a brother, Wilbur Novotny and his parents Joseph and Agatha (nee Stauder) Novotny.

Friends may call at the BUSCH-BURMEISTER FAMILY CHAPEL, 163 Avon-Belden Rod, Avon Lake from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2001 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, November 22, 2001. The Knights of Columbus, Fr. Ragan Council will conduct a rosary service Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Prayer services will be held at the funeral home, Friday, November 23, 2001 at 9:15 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, 32929 Lake Road, Avon Lake at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Timothy J. O'Connor, pastor of St. Joseph Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Avon.