Beurt SerVaas

Beurt SerVaas (born May 7, 1919 - February 2, 2014) was an American businessman, publisher, and politician born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 7th, 1919 to Beurt Hans and Lela Etta SerVaas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University, and later earning a Doctorate of Medical Science from their School of Medicine.

SerVaas served as a US Naval Officer during World War II, after being recruited by Office of Strategic Services (OSS, now known as the CIA). He later served on the Indianapolis City-County Council from 1961 - 2002, the last 27 years of which as the council president.