Gary Francis Meissner

Gary Francis Meissner was born on July 7, 1944, to F G “Buddy” Meissner and Mable Schoener Meissner.

He graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Victoria, Texas, in 1962. He then attended Victoria College before entering the United States Air Force, where he honorably served and was discharged with the rank of Sergeant. Following his military service, Gary returned to college and graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Economics and Finance.

Gary retired from the State of Texas, where he worked with the Office of the Consumer Credit Commissioner. However, retirement didn’t quite suit him, and he went on to work part-time for Austin Elegant Limo Service and Cook-Walden Funeral Home in Georgetown, Texas. Eventually, he decided it was time to fully retire and enjoy what mattered most: spending time with his wife, traveling, and making memories with family and friends.

Gary will always be remembered as a fun-loving man who enjoyed joking around and sharing a laugh with friends and family. He was also someone who could always be counted on to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed. He was loved by so many, including his two beloved cats. Gary was truly a “gentle giant” with a heart as big as he was.

For several years, Gary made a special point of attending services for unaccompanied veterans at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas, honoring those who had served our country. His love for God, his country, and his family were at the heart of who he was.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; his sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Richard Milos; his brothers, Kenneth Meissner and Bruce Meissner; and his brothers-in-law, Mike Riley and Tom Haddock.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Haddock Meissner; his daughter, Teri Lynn Williams; his brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Carol Lynn Meissner; his sister, Margaret Riley; his sisters-in-law, Gwynn Meissner, Debi Meissner, and Patricia Haddock; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Gary was loved by so many, and his absence will leave a lasting void in the lives of all who knew him. He will be remembered for his generous heart, his wonderful sense of humor, his willingness to help others, and the love he shared so freely.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

2 Timothy 4:7

A memorial service for Gary will be held at 11am on Friday, November 20, 2026 at The Worship Place - Sun City Campus, 811 Sun City Blvd, Georgetown, Texas 78633, with a reception to follow.

Gary will be laid to rest at 1pm on Monday, November 30, 2026 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 TX-195, Killeen, Texas 76542.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Gary's name to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org/dignitymemorial.