In Memory: William Novotny '71 OD '72

William Novotny ’71, OD ’72 died Nov. 19, 2017, at age 70. He earned his optometry degree from Pacific and opened the first full-time optometric practice in Buffalo, Wyo., in 1972. He became a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry a few years later. He served the local community until his retirement in 2006, and was affectionately known as “Doc Novot.” He was a trustee for the Lake DeSmet Conservation District and was a past president of the Wyoming Optometric Association, the Buffalo Rotary Club, the Buffalo Trap and Skeet Club, the Buffalo Outlaw Wrestling Club and was on the Johnson County Youth Camp board. He was a gifted craftsman who enjoyed woodworking and welding. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents and two younger brothers. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marilyn; children, Nicole (and Richard) Wonka, Tiffany and Bill III; grandchildren, John, Charles and Thomas; dog, Shadow; sisters; and an extended family.