Nowatzke, Michael Joseph (1954 - 2024)

NOWATZKE, PAOLLAZZI, NELSON, BRUCK, PAOLLAZZI

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 5/9/2024 at 17:01:16

Name of deceased: Michael Joseph Nowatzke

Aged: 70 yrs, 13 days

Residence: Sac City, IA

Born: April 9, 1954; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: April 22, 2024; Loring Hospital, Sac City, Sac County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, April 29, 2024; St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Earling, IA

Survived by: Son, Raymond (spouse, Sonja) Nowatzke of Sac City, IA; grandchildren, Damon (spouse, Alma) Nowatzke, Charissa Nowatzke, Kaylee Nowatzke; siblings, Marie (spouse, Garry) Nelson of Lakeland, FL, John (spouse, Donita) Nowatzke of Kimballton, IA, Theresa (spouse, Ray) Bruck of Persia, IA, Gene Nowatzke of Audubon, IA, and Ronald Nowatzke of Plano, TX; sister-in-law, Diana Nowatzke of North Platte, NE; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Raymond and Madonna (nee Paollazzi) Nowatzke; son, Christian Nowatzke; brother, Jerry Nowatzke

Education: Attended grade school at St. Mary’s Catholic school and graduated from Harlan Community High School

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Panama, IA; he remained a life-long member

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Name, date and location not provided

Employment: When he was young, he helped his father on the farm; he eventually worked at Mickel’s Restaurant in Harlan, IA for more than 30 years. He spent many years working in equipment operation at Smithfield in Denison, IA until his retirement in 2017.

Hobbies/Interests: Was an avid Denver Broncos fan; was a long-time member for the Earling Volunteer Fire Department; had a large garden on his farm that he took great pride in; enjoyed hunting with his son; was great at playing pool and had won several trophies over the years; loved planting and harvesting on the farm

Sources: pauleyjones.com