Harold Herman Bindel

Mass of Christian Burial for Harold Herman Bindel, age 86, of Muenster was held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary was held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Harold was born on October 19, 1938 to Frank & Mary (Fleitman) Bindel. He married Betty Jean (Sug) Klement on September 8, 1962 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Harold attended Sacred Heart School but had to quit in the 8th grade to go to work to help support his parents. He worked numerous jobs throughout the area helping farmers. He enlisted in the army at the age of 19 and served from 1957-1960 with most of his tour being served in Germany. After getting out of the army he went to work for Stockmans Feed Store. That's where he met the love of his life, Sug Bindel. She was bringing grain in for her dad. After dating for 2 years, they were married in Sacred Heart Catholic Church on September 8, 1962, and settled on the Bindel Family farm where they continued to live to this day.
In 1969 he went in partnership with his father-in-law John A. Klement in the dairy business. He bought him out in 1974 and continued to operate the dairy with the help of Sug and his 3 kids. He also started a business with his partner Ben Fleitman Jr, F&B Hog farm. Together they raised hogs and had a custom baling business.
In 2003, after milking cows twice a day, 7 days a week for 34 years, he finally decided to retire from the dairy business. Since he didn't have any hobbies, he continued to work.
He worked for Fish Creek Ranch for several years and then went to one of his most enjoyable jobs as a Wal Mart greeter.
The community of Muenster was very important to Harold, he served on the Muenster ISD School board for 17 years. He was an usher at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for over 25 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Muenster VFW Post 6205. After retiring he volunteered at the Sacred Heart Food Pantry.
He is survived by his wife Sug of 62 years, Daughter Debbie and husband Tim Endres, Daughter Darla and husband Chris Styles, and son Darren and wife Karri Bindel: 12 grandchildren: Krystal and husband Janson Bewley, Cassie and husband Jarrett Abel Jared and wife Lindi Endres, Tyler and wife Sadie Anderle, Trey and wife Payten Anderle, Trent Anderle, Blayne and wife Destiny Styles, Zayne and wife Leah Styles, Garrett, Devon, Carson and Clara Bindel; 10 great grandchildren: Brooklyn, Lawson and Hadley Bewley, Brynlee Abel, Crew and Ellie Endres, Archie Anderle, Oaklynn and Ryker Styles, Gage Styles and 2 more on the way this summer. He also had a special love for his honorary son, Gus Ashely.
He is survived by his sisters-in-law; Sylvia Bindel and JoAnn Klement and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jerry and Carole Klement.
Harold was preceded in death by parents Peter and Mary (Fleitman Bindel), Siblings: Wilfred Bindel and wife Ida Mae Bindel, Adeline and husband Archie Livingston, Gertie and husband Arnie Wimmer, Marcella and husband William Koerner; Leonard Bindel, Gilbert Bindel and wife Joyce Bindel, his twin Gerald Bindel, in laws: Joan and Richard Schleicher, David Klement and numerous nieces and nephews.