Louis "Louie" Hubert Fordice, 86 of Solon, died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Hallmark Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Celebration of Life Services will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2015, at Brosh Chapel in Solon, located at 100 S. Cedar Street, where full military rites will be conducted by the Solon American Legion. Visitation will be from 1 until 4 p.m. Sunday at Brosh Chapel in Solon. Private family inurnment will be in Shueyville Cemetery at a later date. Louis was born May 30, 1928 in Shueyville, the son of Linton and Leila (Brockway) Fordice. Louis served in the United States Army, during the Korean Conflict, where he earned the Bronze Star. Louis was united in marriage to Anna Kay Mathias on October 16, 1953 in Shueyville. He worked for over thirty seven years at FMC Linkbelt Speeder, retiring in 1993. He was an original member of the Ely Snowdrifters and the Solon American Legion. He was an avid fan of the Cubs, Hawkeyes and Packers, regardless of the outcome. Louie enjoyed outdoor activities, camping, traveling, gardening, attending family sporting and school events, and spending time with his family. Louie is survived by his children; Mike (Mary), Gary (Sharon), Dale (Kim), Judy (Larry) Serovy all of Solon, John (Sandra) of Swisher, nine grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren, and his brothers, Jim Fordice of Rowley and Fred Fordice of Cedar Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Anna Kay on October 6, 2013, an infant grandson, Kyle, his siblings, Harry Fordice and Martha Fordice, and a sister-in-law Beulah Fordice. Memorials may be directed to the family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to staff at Hallmark Care Center, Essence of Life, and Iowa City Hospice for their loving care and support of Louis and his family.