Eugene “Gene” Walter Nowak, 86, of Garfield passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. He was born December 8, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Walter Nowak and Mary Pienczak Nowak. Gene was also preceded by a brother, Joseph Nowak and a sister, Carol Samuel. Gene proudly served in the Illinois Army National Guard and enjoyed a career as a finish carpenter. He owned and operated Saw Shack Sharpening Service in Garfield and served on the Garfield Town Council for 20 years. Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Lydia Glover Nowak; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, clients and friends. Services will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 with Visitation beginning at 10:00am, followed by his funeral service at 11:00am, all in the Chapel of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Inurnment is being planned in Friend’s Cemetery, near McNabb, Illinois at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. www.RollinsFuneral.com
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