Memorial
Richard (Dick) Serovy, 86, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on December 2, 2020.
Dick was born in Cedar Rapids on October 29, 1934. He married Avis Rich, the love of his life, in 1954. Dick had many accomplishments in his life. He was an engineer for 42 years as well as a veteran of the Korean War where he was a logistics expert. In his retirement Dick ran his own business, Silver Streak Bowling Lanes (Traer), before moving back to Solon to be closer to family.
Dick had a passion for hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, and most of all his family. He enjoyed weekly visits to the casinos to try his luck. He was a long-time sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, The American Legion Post 142, and The Men’s Bowling Association. He was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. He was best known for his quick wit and excellent sense of humor.
Dick is survived by his wife of 66 years, Daughters Terri (Alan) Hess, Sherri Chalupa; Granddaughters Michelle (Brandon) Zahradnik, Nicole (Kyle) Fetters; and Great Grandchildren Wyatt, Tyler, Madilyn, and Paisley. He will be greatly missed by all.
Dick was proceeded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Emil, two sisters, Dodi and Pat, Son-in-law Fred and grandson Brad.
A Private Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A livestream of the service can be viewed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/31840460 at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 7, 2020.
As mandated by proclamation, social distancing must be practiced which requires a limited number of people to be allowed into the visitation at one time. The use of face masks or shields is required.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to be distributed to Dick’s favorite charities.