Emil Edward Zinsmeyer, of Castroville, passed away on January 8, 2021 at the age of 81 years. He was born October 14, 1939 in La Coste, Texas, one of six children born to William Martin Zinsmeyer and Irene Theresa Schmidt Zinsmeyer.

Emil graduated from St. Louis High School in 1947. He attended San Antonio College, studying building architecture. As a home builder he built many homes in the Castroville, La Coste and Rio Medina area. After retiring from home construction, he began driving a gas delivery truck for Royce Groff Oil Company, a position he held for several years.

Survivors include his wife, Margarita "Margie" Zinsmeyer of Castroville; children, DeLynn Garza (Ben) of Castroville, Jon (Gisela) Stevens of Castroville, Adam Zinsmeyer (Stephanie) of La Coste and Sebrina Ann  Zinsmeyer (Phillip Moore) of Devine; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brothers, Melvin W. Zinsmeyer (JoAnn) of Castroville, Marvin Zinsmeyer (Margarita) of Natalia, Mervin Zinsmeyer (Deborah) of Yorktown, Virginia; six brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews.

Emil was preceded in death by his parents, William and Irene Zinsmeyer and his sisters, Marilyn Grace Zinsmeyer and Carolyn Mary Kowalik Dillon (Herman Kowalik).

Public Visitation will be Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home.  Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Services will conclude at the church. Interment will be private for the family at a later date.

Memorials may be made in Emil's memory to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church or the charity of your choice.

Please Note ; the number of people allowed in the funeral home and the church is limited. Face coverings are required and social distancing shall be practiced.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com