Novak, Raymond L. Age 86, of Hopkins, Minnesota. Died September 21, 2020. Preceded in death by son Matthew, mother Mary, brothers Joe and Leonard Novak. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Maggie; daughters, Cathy (Steve) Ecklund and Jackie (Jeff) Brown; grandchildren, Felix (Angel), Nicole (Josh), Johanna (Justin), Jacob and Abby; 3 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Pinky (Bob) Woytcke and many family and friends. Ray was born and raised in NE Minneapolis, proudly served in the U.S. Navy, and was a member of Carpenters Union & retired car salesman. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and 2016 Hopkins Raspberry Festival Senior King. Ray was a devoted husband. He had a very strong Catholic faith, loved traveling & entertaining with Maggie, playing golf, skiing, volunteering & his card groups. A private funeral service has been held and can be viewed at IHM-cc.org. Burial at Fort Snelling. Memorials to Minneapolis VA Hospice at One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, or Honor Flight Twin Cities at 2674 Mackubin St., Roseville, MN 55113, Washburn-McReavy.com Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020