August S. Zeller Jr., 93, formerly of Shreveport, LA., joined God the Holy Trinity June 11, 2019. He was born December 17, 1925 of the late August S. Zeller, Sr. and Genevieve Porath Zeller. An Army veteran of World War II, he later earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Louisiana State University. He worked in the oil and gas industry his entire career. As the father of five, he later moved to Houston, TX., where he lived the remainder of his life.
He was preceded in death by his aforementioned parents and grandson Jerry Gunn. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beverly Smith Zeller and children: Elizabeth A. Gunn and husband Philip Gunn, Wendy E. Baimbridge and husband Larry Baimbridge, Diana Bishop, Jeffery A. Zeller and wife Brenda Zeller, Patrick G. Zeller and spouse Sabri Sansoy; grandchildren: Aaron Calderon, Kody Gunn, and Meagan Zeller. Gus was an avid reader, specifically in the areas of history and Christianity. As a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus and 25 year member of St. Leo the Great Catholic church, he taught Christian education classes. A truly devoted Roman Catholic, he was one of the kindest men to ever have lived.
Flowers may be sent to Brookside Funeral Home at 13747 Eastex Frwy. Houston, TX 77039. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, June 17. 2019 followed by a Rosary at 6:00p.m. Funeral Mass is 11 am, June 18, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalene at 527 S. Houston Ave. Humble, TX 77338. Burial is 11 am June 22, 2019 at Centuries Memorial Park located at 8801 Mansfield Rd. Shreveport, LA 71108.
