Lindemann

Gustav “Gus” F. Lindemann, 86, of La Grange, died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Gus was born in Willow Springs on Oct. 22, 1930, the son of Albert H. Lindemann and Lydia (Muenzler) Lindemann. Gus married Marian Krenek on Sept. 7, 1952 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg. As a teenager, Gus operated his family farm. Upon moving to La Grange, he worked as a salesman at Ed’s Household Store and later at Brasher Motor Company. In 1957, he opened the Lindemann Farmers Insurance Agency and two years later added Lindemann Real Estate. He worked as a Farmers agent for 45 years, where he achieved the highest levels of Company recognition. He worked in real estate for 57 years, and was honored in 2009 as a 50-year licensed broker in the state of Texas by the Texas Real Estate Commission. He also worked as a rural mail carrier during the early years of his insurance and real estate careers. He has been on the Board of Directors for Farmers Lumber Company and La Grange State Bank (now Prosperity Bank) and was a founding member of Frisch Auf Country Club. He was also a member of the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce and La Grange Noon Lions Club, serving as song leader for 17 years. Gus was also an accomplished musician and performer playing his beloved trumpet for numerous bands, including the Lee Isle Orchestra, the Ray Baca Band, the Les Blume Orchestra, and for 25 years his own band, the Gus Lindemann Orchestra. As a result of his musical talents, he was also asked to perform at many church, family, social and civic functions. He became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 1953. He was an Usher and Greeter, as well as a Eucharistic Minister at the church for many years. He was also a long-time member of the Sacred Heart Parish Finance Board having served during the planning and building of the present Church and other improvements. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and served as President and Secretary of the organization. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and also was an active participant in acquiring the existing Knights of Columbus location and soliciting funds for the facility. Gus was very active in the La Grange Little League Baseball program for many years. Another passion that Gus had was working on his farm and tending to his cattle. He also loved to travel. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Marian, of 64 years; four sons: Howard Lindemann and wife, Liz Shelby, of Austin; Harold Lindemann and wife, Lisa, of Austin; Jeffery Lindemann and wife, Karen, of Peyton, Colo.; and John Lindemann and wife, Alison, of Santa Clarita, Calif.; two sisters: Gloria Krause of New Ulm; and Rose Mary Carter of Pell City, Ala.; seven grandchildren: Amanda Darrow, Zach Lindemann, Luke Lindemann, Chelsea Lindemann, Katie Cabe, Shane Lindemann and Chase Lindemann; two great grandchildren: Ivan Cabe and Zoey Lindemann; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Kermit and Karl Lindemann; and sister, Marian Tietjen. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 539 E. Pearl St. in La Grange, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Burial will follow at La Grange City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125 or Sacred Heart Building Fund, P.O. Box 548, La Grange, Texas 78945. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange is in charge of arrangements.