Anthony "Tony" Beranek Sr. of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Solon, died at Mercy Medical Center Monday, May 26, 2008 after a long illness.  Services:  1 p.m. Friday at Brosh Chapel in Solon, by the Rev. David Wilkening of St. Mary Catholic Church, Solon.  Inurnment will be at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Solon.  Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Friday at Brosh Chapel in Solon.

Survivors include his wife, Robin; children, Stephanie (Phil) O'Neal of Nashville, TN, Anthony W. (Christina) Beranek of Fairfax, Matthew (Bobbi Jo) Beranek of Cedar Rapids, Thomas Bryant, of Cedar Rapids, and Tammy (James) Santee of Central City; four brothers, Ed (Terri) Beranek and Howard Beranek, all of Solon, Ray (Julie) Beranek of Anamosa, and Jim (Trish) Beranek of Solon; two sisters, Fran Beranek of North Liberty and Cil Beranek of Solon; and ten grandchildren.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Maxine Beranek; first wife; and two great nephews.

Tony was born on January 28, 1953 in Solon to Louis and Maxine Beranek.  Tony married Robin Lee on July 8, 2006.   He was a truck driver, recently employed by GSTC Company of Walford.  Tony loved to spend time camping, fishing, and collecting John Deere tractors and die cast cars.  His family was very important to him and he will be remembered for the love he showed them.

Memorials may be made to the family.