
Frank I. Novotny was born December 4, 1951, in Beatrice, Nebraska to Benjamin & Jeanette (Psota) Novotny. He passed away January 16, 2023, as a result of a fall the week prior. Frank grew up on a farm southeast of Steele City. He attended grade school District 58 through the 8th grade. He then attended Fairbury High School, graduating in 1969, and was active in FFA all 4 years and wrestled his senior year. He teased us kids with how bright he was, as he started 1st grade when he was just 4 years old.
June 26, 1971, he went on a date with Darlene Dux. Frank and Darlene Dux were married May 27, ...