Melvin William Zinsmeyer, of Castroville, Texas passed away January 23, 2024 at the age of 89. He was born February 22, 1934 in La Coste, Texas to William Martin Zinsmeyer and Irene Theresa Schmidt Zinsmeyer.

In 1952, Melvin graduated from St. Louis High School in Castroville and then attended St. Mary's University and Texas A&I University. On June 25, 1955, Melvin married Jo Ann Koch at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hondo, Texas. Melvin and Jo Ann were blessed with sixty-six years of marriage and five sons when she passed away May 4, 2022.

In 1960, Melvin and his wife founded the family business, Zinsmeyer Refrigeration. They operated the business for thirty-eight years, before turning it over to their sons in 1998 when they retired. Melvin was a member of the St. Louis Men's Society for over fifty years.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory and Carol Zinsmeyer of Castroville, Jeffrey and Lorrie Zinsmeyer of San Antonio, Leroy and Marsalie Zinsmeyer of Castroville, Troy and Melissa Zinsmeyer of Castroville, and Kevin and Colleen Zinsmeyer of Castroville; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Mervin and Deborah Zinsmeyer; in-laws, Mrs. Emil Zinsmeyer, Mrs. Marvin Zinsmeyer, and George D. and Karen Koch of Hondo.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jo Ann Zinsmeyer; grandsons, Kolby Zinsmeyer and Andy Zinsmeyer; sisters, Marilyn 'Grace' Zinsmeyer and Carolyn Kowalik Dillon (Hermann Kowalik); and his brothers, Emil Zinsmeyer and Marvin Zinsmeyer.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery Garden Mausoleum in Castroville, Texas.

Memorials may be made in Melvin's memory to St. Louis Catholic School, St. Louis Cemetery Fund, or to the charity of your choice.

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