Allan Joseph Serovy, 91 of Solon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 in his home.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Tim Sheedy presiding.  Burial will follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, near Solon.  Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon is caring for Allan's arrangements.

Allan was born November 30, 1924 in Mt. Vernon, the son of Frank and Mary (Kleineck) Serovy.  He graduated from Solon High School.  Allan was united in marriage to Pearl Marie Carlson on April 19, 1949 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vinton.  He farmed nearly his whole life in the Solon area.  He worked at the Iowa City Liquor Store and managed the Mt. Vernon Liquor Store for many years.  He loved music and had a nice singing voice.  He played drums with five area bands, starting with Kenny Hofer.  He served on the board of Sts. Peter and Paul Historical Foundation and worked many hours getting it on the National Historical Registry.  He loved having coffee with his friends at Sutliff.  He enjoyed celebrating the 4th of July, with fireworks and roasting a hog.  Fishing, traveling to Branson and spending time with his family were special times.

Allan is survived by his wife Pearl; children Lawrence (Judy) Serovy and Carol (Andrew) Fields both of Solon; five grandchildren Andrew (Lisa) Serovy, Angela Burke, Joshua (Angie) Serovy, Quinn Fields and Elissa Fields; five great-grandchildren Madison, Mallory, Zach, Logan, Slaten; a daughter-in-law Terry Serovy of Iowa City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons Michael and Ronald Serovy, his daughter Janet Serovy, and a brother Robert Serovy.

Memorials may be directed to Sts. Peter and Paul Historical Foundation, or to the donor's choice in his name.