William Edward Lindus II

William Edward Lindus II, age 43, passed away peacefully at home in Austin, TX, May 28, 2026. Born August 1, 1982, in Landstuhl, Germany, Will lived a life marked by dedication to his career, pride in his heritage, and love for those around him. Will graduated from Copperas Cove High School and then went on to earn his associate degree in criminal justice from Central Texas College. Will’s path led him into the world of technology; he carried with him a sharp mind and a powerful sense of purpose in everything he took on. Over the course of his career, he built meaningful expertise across the tech industry, including years of dedicated work serving the veterinary community. He was a contributing author to “Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult” and was a sought-after continuing education speaker, delivering talks that earned CE credit for veterinarians on the practice management track. In his final five years, he served as Director of Operations with IT Guru, where his leadership and commitment left a lasting impression on all who collaborated with him. His focus on cybersecurity and his contributions to both print and digital publications reflected a man who took genuine pride in his craft. His greatest personal and professional achievement came when he assumed the role of President of the professional organization, VetPartners, at their annual meeting in January of 2026. In his early days, Will enjoyed the theater arts and was part of a dinner theater group that performed in the community. During intermissions, Will would transform into a juggling court jester that walked around and entertained the audience. Later in life, Will became a passionate movie buff and enjoyed Fantastic Fest and SXSW for many years in Austin. As a co-host on The Movie Bears Podcast, William found a platform to discuss and share some of the most well written and well thought out in-depth reviews. Along with being a movie fan in his free time, Will was also an avid gamer, enjoyed good food, great cinema, and before his cancer diagnosis, good beer. Will was Chickasaw Indian and held immense pride in his heritage. He enjoyed sharing the rich traditions and culture of his ancestry with those he encountered throughout his life. His warmth, generosity, intelligence, and loving nature left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by his spouse- Scott Highsmith of Austin, Texas; his mother- Lisa Fox of Copperas Cove, Texas; his father- Bill Lindus and wife Joy of Virginia; grandmothers- Authalene Scribner of Copperas Cove, Texas, and Jean Lindus of Wisconsin; nephew- Cameron Spensser and wife Bree of Copperas Cove, Texas; a sister; and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Will was preceded in death by his two grandfathers- Theodore R. Scribner and Kenneth Lindus. His warmth, generosity, intelligence, and loving nature left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. May the memory of Will bring comfort to all who knew him and may his legacy continue to inspire those whose lives he touched. A Celebration of Life will be held August 1, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

William Edward Lindus II

August 1, 1982 - May 28, 2026