Michael "Mike" Donald Novak, 53, of Greaney, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home.

Mike was born on July 12, 1966 in Bemidji, Minnesota. He attended Orr High School, graduating in 1984.  After graduation, Mike started his lifelong career as a logger; working for Freyholtz Logging and Rutar Logging.

Mike was an avid outdoorsman and he enjoyed everything the great northern outdoors offered. He was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman.

Mike will be remembered as a man with a big heart, and a man who was loyal to a fault and always put his family first. He enjoyed family holidays and insisted on family Christmas celebrations that brought everyone together.

Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents and his dog Porky.

Mike is survived by his mother Susan Thompson; father Gary Novak Sr.; siblings: Debbie (Galen) Johnson; Lisa (Tom) Corbitz; Gary Novak Jr.; Wade (Lorrie) Novak; Clint (Janelle) Novak; and Terry (Chris) Novak; numerous nephews and nieces and his beloved dog Jasper.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cook VFW on June 27th from 2:00-6:00PM. To leave an online condolence visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com