Dr. Allan Joseph Novak Sr., of Cedar Rapids, IA passed away July 25, 2020 at his home in Mission, TX.

Allan was born February 1, 1958 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Leo and Iva (Hlavac) Novak. On February 7, 1976, Al married Sheryl Dawn Wright at First Church of Nazarene, Cedar Rapids. The couple began in Covington before moving to Cedar Rapids. Al graduated from Kennedy High School in 1976. Following school, he worked at Vickers Gas Station on 1st Ave Cedar Rapids and began an asphalt company. As his family grew, he went to work for Farmstead's. As Farmstead was closing, Al went to school to become a Chiropractor attending Palmer College of Chiropractic, earning an award for his clinical practices. Graduating in the class of 1993, Dr. Allan J. Novak began his career with Chiropractic Health Care Association, then started his own practice in 1994, Chirocare East, where he continued to treat and help people with his healing hands until retirement.

Al enjoyed shooting guns, riding motorcycles, fishing, following his children in athletics and activities and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Rotary Club, the Iowa foster care review board and volunteered as a doctor for many organizations including Prairie Athletics Department, Dragon Boats and KCRG 3 on 3 tournaments to name a few.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sheryl "Sherrie" Novak of Cedar Rapids; children, AJ (Ashley) Novak of Cedar Rapids, Jennifer (Jason) Potter of Tama, Michael (Sheri) Novak of Cedar Rapids and Arielle (Ray) Pierce of Covington; father-in-law, Ben Wright Sr.; sister, Diana Beck; brothers, Joe and Gary Novak; 16 grandchildren and many more loving family and friends.

Al is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Andrea Rathje and mother-in-law, Joan Wright; sister-in-law, Kathleen Wright; and brother-in-law John Owens.

Services are 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at First Church of Nazarene, Cedar Rapids, with pastor Tim Carter officiating. Please respect social distancing and masks are welcome, if you do not feel comfortable attending the funeral it will be livestreamed through the funeral homes Facebook page.

Visitation is 10-12 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com