George Howard Lindler, affectionately known as Pop, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on August 29, 1932, to Edward Lee and Ella Carrie Lindler and grew up on a farm in Chapin as the youngest of 13 children.
He graduated from Chapin High School, where he played on the first-ever Chapin football team, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army for 20 years. During his service, he earned several decorations and medals, including the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in combat in Vietnam.
After his military career, Pop worked for the South Carolina Highway Department for a short time before joining the U.S. Post Office, where he remained until retirement. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and handyman who could fix anything. He was also a faithful member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Pop loved his ’65 Mustang, Clemson sports, and watching the Atlanta Braves.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria R. Lindler. He is survived by his three sons: Howard Lindler (Anita), Glen Lindler (Cathie), and Ronnie Lindler (Ginny); his grandchildren: Nathan Lindler (Amelie), Zachary Lindler, Andrew Lindler, and Heidi Shoulders (Taylor); and his great-grandsons, Forrest and Wynn.
The family expresses their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home and Patriots Hospice for their care, compassion, and love.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, August 23, at 1:00 p.m., followed by the service and burial at St. Thomas Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 215 St. Thomas Road, Chapin, SC 29036, or Richard Campbell Nursing Home, 4605 Belton Highway, Anderson, SC 29261.
