Michael Robert Servantez Sr.

September 10, 1927 - October 14, 2020

Michael Robert Servantez Sr., 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, in his Mason City home. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30am on Monday October 19, 2020 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St NE, Mason City, IA, with Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Inurnment will take place at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Michael was born on September 10, 1927, the son of Francisco and Catalina (Verdusko) Servantez of Mason City. On April 9, 1955 Michael married Virginia Branstad, and to this union eight children were born. He worked countless years at Jacob E. Decker until his retirement in 1980. Being outside working in the garden, mowing and even moving snow were a few activities Michael didn’t mind doing. Michael was a fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. Family was number one in Michael’s life, being a father and a grandfather brought him pure happiness. The family was always expecting more great grandchildren, having newborns was one of Michael’s favorite joys. He truly had passion for his Mexican heritage, listening to music, and eating peppers, tamales and enchiladas. Those left to cherish memories of Michael are his wife of 65 years, Virginia; children, Mark Servantez, Kim (Diane) Servantez, Victor (Jeanette) Servantez, Paul Servantez, Jim (Jamie) Servantez, and Joe (Debbie) Servantez; 28 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Julie Servantez; sister-in-law Mary Servantez; as well as numerous extended family and great friends. Michael is preceded in death by his sons, Michael Jr. Servantez, Jule Servantez; his parents; siblings, Hazel ( Albert) Rubio, Lupe (Charles) Garza, Frank (Shirley) Servantez, Tony Servantez and Eleanor (Jay) Baltierra.