"We remember Gary fondly from Bedford High School Class of 1964. He will be missed."
In loving memory of
Gary E. Lindauer
November 9, 2009
Gary Ernest Lindauer, one of two children of Amanda (Poiser) Lindauer and Raymond Carl Lindauer, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 16, 1946. Gary grew up in Bedford, Ohio where he graduated from high school in 1964. Following school, he attended the Ohio State University before being drafted into the Army in 1967. Gary served as an Army Medic for three years and was stationed in Omaha, Nebraska. Following his discharge, Gary attended the University of Omaha.
Gary and Sheila L. Altman were married in Earling, Iowa on August 22, 1970. They made their home in Omaha and were blessed with a son, Zach Altman Lindauer. Gary began his lifelong grocer career at Food City in Omaha. In 1978, the family moved to Glenwood, Iowa where Gary eventually began working for Kaiman's grocery store. Gary loved to bowl; he enjoyed bird watching, and volunteered at the Fontenelle Forest in Omaha.
Gary died at the University of Nebraska Medical Center on November 9, 2009, at the age of 63 years, 9 months, and 24 days. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Carl Szabo.
Gary is survived by his son, Zach Lindauer of St. Joseph, MO; sister, Linda Szabo of Bedford, OH, and friend, Sheila Altman of Glenwood.
A memorial fund has been established.
Tributes
"Gary was a boyhood friend. His father coached little league and his Mother was active in the community. Condolences to his family. Gary was defined by kindness"
"Zach~ I am so sorry about your dad. My deepest symphaties to you and your family."
"Shelia and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in our prayers Sincerely,"
"Gary was an upbeat, friendly man who I genuinely enjoyed working with at Kaiman's in mid 80's. I enjoyed talking sports and politics with him. It was a privilege to get to know him. He will be missed. My sympathy to his family. "
"Our deepest sympathy to Gary's family. We will remember Gary especially for his great stories and his love of music. We will forever cherish the Christmas CDs he made and gave to us. He will be missed!"
"Gary was a polite man who would do anything to help a person. I had the privileged of working with him for over a year and I found him to be a humble, hard working and decent person. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to those who were closest to him. God Bless you. "
"I've known Gary most of my life, he was a good man and will definately be missed. Shelia and Zach my deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Gary was a nice man. He was a joy to visit with and always had time to say hi. He will be missed."
"Sheila, Zach & Linda - we so wish we were there with you to share stories, laugh and cry together. Boy we have some stories we could share! We'll all be together tomorrow, with you in spirit and raising a toast to Gary. He will forever be with us."
"I was one of the lucky few who had the privelidge of working with Gary at Kaiman's. Gary was a hard worker and always made everyone laugh. My deepest sypathy to your family."
"Gary was a good man and will be missed by many. I daresay the town won't be the same without him. "
"I was lucky enough to know and work with Gary. He was always fun to be around and talk to. My sympathies to his family."
"I'm really sorry Shiela and Zach. I loved talking to Gary about his flowers and he knew more about films than anyone I've ever met. He always offered a different perspective and made me laugh. I'm going to miss him."
"Shiela and Zach you have my deepest sympathy. Gary was a good friend. Shelia you are the best!"
"Zach, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how hard it is to lose a father. It's never an easy thing. As someone had said to me when my dad passed, as long as you keep their memory alive in you heart and mind, they live on forever. My deepest sympathies go out to you and to the rest of your family."