William "Bill" L. Novotny, age 79, of Mendota Heights, died on November 9, 2021 after being lovingly cared for by family and friends. Preceded in death by son Joseph and daughter Ann Marie Young. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Ann; son Peter, and daughter Karyn (Mike) Ritland; grandchildren Jordan Corbo, Mason Young, Joshua (Abby) Plourde, and Leon Brower Novotny; step-grandson Alex Ritland; great-grandsons Davey and Joseph Plourde. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM Friday, November 19 at the Church of St. John Vianney, 789 17th Ave. N., South St. Paul. Visitation Thursday 4-8PM at Willwerscheid West-Heights Chapel, 235 Wentworth Ave. W., West St. Paul (651-457-7938) and also 1 hour prior to the Mass on Friday at church. Burial at Lakewood Cemetery. Special thank you to the staff and residents of Cerenity Senior Care Humboldt for their community and their support. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM Friday, November 19 at the Church of St. John Vianney, 789 17th Ave. N., South St. Paul. Visitation Thursday 4-8PM at Willwerscheid West-Heights Chapel, 235 Wentworth Ave. W., West St. Paul, (651-457-7938) and also 1 hour prior to the Mass on Friday at church. Burial at Lakewood Cemetery.