John Serban

John Serban

July 05, 1944 - June 22, 2023

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John Daniel Serban, 78, went to be with his Lord on June 22, 2023. John is survived by the love of his life, Diane Cones Serban; his sons, John Nicholas Serban, Daniel George Serban and Michael Joseph Serban, sisters;  Mary Pinkstaff and Donna Serban Laine, grandsons;  Ian Michael Serban, Leo Arthur Serban and Andrew Mathew Serban, daughters-in-“love”; Melissa  Serban,  Sarah Serban and Sandy Harp. He was preceded in death by daughter Christian Beth and infant triplets.

He graduated from Garfield High School in Terre Haute and joined the Marine Corp. John served as a body guard to the Orthodox chaplain in Viet Nam. He attended Indiana State University.  John founded and was president of The Concrete Surgeons, Inc. referred to as  “The Concrete Surgeon General” for almost 30 years.  John was appointed Honorary Consul for Romania to Indiana from 2001- present by the U.S. State Department. John was vice-president of Reach to Romania, Inc. for 23 years and board member of Mana Deschisa (Open Hand) Ministries in Romania. John and Diane celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in 2022. He was a member of Sts. Constantine and Elena Romanian Orthodox Church and part of the Legacy Bible Church family. 

John loved fishing, ballroom dancing, and his family and many friends.  His motto was “God first, family second and everything else after that.” To say John Serban will be missed is an understatement.

Donations can be made to Reach to Romania, Inc. or Sts. Constantine and Elena Orthodox Church in lieu of flowers.

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Donna
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My handsome brother and our family long ago.
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Diane Serban
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John and Diane, March 2023
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mary
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Our family has always loved your family. Serban, as my dad called him, was always a positive presence in our lives as early as I can remember. I have many treasured photos of my dad, Serban and the rest of the gang hanging out. We are very sorry for your loss and wish you much peace and healing. With love, Mary (Burns) Elzey and family.
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JayBaker
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I am sorry for your loss and I will always remember Johnny in the many boat trips we took together
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Barbara Altman Walker Martin
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I was friends with John since high school in Terre Haute. I just loved his family and respected his love of Jesus Christ, and his family values! We loved the visit to our home in Arizona from John and Diane, and last year visiting at their lake home! Dick and I are sad to lose a sweet soul and a wonderful man and friend!Hugs to the family!
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Sergiu Dobre
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Dear Diane and family! We are simply lost for words and deeply saddened to hear about John having passed away! We consider you and John part of our larger family and as such we mourn with you all! John is going to be deeply missed and his love, zest for life and genuine passion and generosity for those in need will never be forgotten! On behalf of our family and the children of Casa Philadelphia we offer our heartfelt condolences to all your family and assure you all that our thoughts and prayers are with you! We trust that God will surround you with His love, peace and comfort! Lovingly, in Christ, Sergiu, Monica and the extended family

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