Joe was born in Chicago to Joseph Frank Novy and Mildred Janecek Novy.

He was raised in Buffalo, Michigan and went on to attend Western Michigan University, graduating in 1959 with a degree in Business.

He married Saralu Miller in 1989 at the Ponderosa Ranch in California. After retiring in 1999 his love of travel allowed him to take many trips to Reno, Las Vegas and Mexico. He enjoyed golfing and bowling with his buddies and had a love of gardening and music. He was a special loving and caring man and will be missed by all his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Saralu; his mother, Mildred Novy and four daughters, Cheryl, Wendy, Barbara and Holly; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Providence ALS Foundation c/o Dr. Kimberly Goslin.

Services will be held at Riverview Abbey, April 20 at 11 a.m.

Facts Born: October 15, 1936
Place of Birth: Chicago, IL USA
Death: April 4, 2013
Place of Death: Portland, OR USA