Harold John Zinsmeister, of Mico, passed away on April 10, 2020 in San Antonio at the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital at the age of 86. Harold was born December 18, 1933, in Mico, one of three sons of John Jesse Zinsmeister and Mary Christian Turnage Zinsmeister.

Harold joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during both the Korean War and Vietnam War. After completing ten years of service in the Navy, he returned home and worked as a civil service aircraft mechanic at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio. He was a member of St. Francis Chapel in Mico, American Legion Post #410 and VFW Post #4815.

Survivors include his daughters, Patricia Ann Thomason (Jerry) of San Antonio, Peggy Sue Zinsmeister of Uvalde and Jeanette Marie Lindsey (Danny) of Lakehills; sister-in-law, Maxine Zinsmeister of Mico; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bessie L. Zinsmeister; and brothers, Louie Zinsmeister and William Zinsmeister.

Private Family Graveside Service and Interment will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020 at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville.

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