Marian Blanche Meinert Gindler

Marian Blanche Meinert Gindler, born August 28, 1928, in Hallettsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026. She was the only child of Blanche Marie Beaumier and Lawrence Herbert Meinert.

Marian graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1949 with a BBA. On June 7 of the same year, she married Otto Gindler and together they raised four children. Marian and Otto had forty-four wonderful years together before his death in 1993.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Lawrence Henry Gindler; her grandson, Randall Lawrence Gindler (Andy); and her granddaughter’s husband, Thomas Charles Lombardo.

Marian is survived by her children, Melissa Gindler Elmore (Lee), Bruce Randall Gindler (Lisa Farek) and Jack Blanchard Gindler (Maureen Brewer); daughter-in-law, Linda Johnson Gindler (John Prentice); grandchildren Layla Elmore Lombardo, Brent Farek Gindler (Kayla), Otto Samuel Gindler (Caitlyn), and Emily Blanche Gindler (Robert Ethington, fiancé), granddaughter-in-law, Heather Gindler: great grandchildren Cooper George, Jamie Lombardo, Carli Ann Gindler, Briggs Gindler, and Lakin Gindler.

At Marian’s request, a private burial will be held in La Grange, Texas.

To honor Marian’s memory, donations may be made to Scouting America’s Camp Green Dickson (www.givebutter.com/CACmemorial) or by mail at 12500 North Interstate Hwy. 35, Austin, TX 78753, or to the First Methodist Church, 426 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, TX 78629.

Friends may leave their condolences to the family by visiting www.seydlerhillfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.