Robert “Bob” Anthony Mangold

Robert “Bob” Anthony Mangold of Castroville, Texas passed away August 29, 2025 at the age of 88. He was born on August 17, 1937 in San Antonio, Texas, one of six children born to Earl Sr. and Johanna Mueller Mangold.
Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Paula Hoog Mangold and their three children and spouses, Robin Nunnelly (Cecil) of Spicewood, TX , Mark Mangold (Cindy) of Castroville, TX and Pam Schmidt (Gary) of Devine, TX; brothers, Earl Mangold Jr and Ronny Mangold (Janet); sister Margie Pettibon (Joe); brothers-in-law, Charles Hoog (Elaine) and Ralph Hoog (Cheri); sister-in-law, Frann Mangold Brown; grandchildren, Clark Nunnelly (Megan), Carson Nunnelly (Kali), Vince Nunnelly (Meredith), Amanda Betancourt (Phil), Brad Mangold (Kendal), Alyssa Schmidt, and Connor Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Afton, Ryann, Matti, Jackson, Coen, and Jude Nunnelly, and Thomas and Andrew Betancourt; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents; brother, 1st Lt. Carl Mangold; sister, Mary Ann Mangold (Wiley); sister-in-law, Nancy Mangold; and parents-in-law, Tommy and Zonie Hoog.
Bob attended St. Henry’s Academy and Central Catholic High School in San Antonio before moving to the family ranch in Pearson, Texas. Bob graduated from La Coste High School in 1955. Bob married Paula Raye Hoog at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville on October 8, 1959. He then graduated from St. Mary’s University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Bob was introduced to the auto parts business when he worked at his dad’s store, Standard Motor Parts in San Antonio. He then worked in various sales positions before landing at McDonald Auto Supply in 1977. He excelled there and advanced to the position of Vice President of the company. With the merger of the company with Straus Frank, Bob persevered and started over, working his way up in the new company. He eventually achieved the position of General Manager/Vice President, running both the sales and warehouse divisions. When the company merged with GPI, he stayed on for three more years providing insight to new management until he retired in 2007 at 70 years old. Bob was also a member of the Automotive Wholesalers of Texas Association (AWOT) as a director and was honored in their Hall of Fame. He was known for mentoring young staff and he was loved by his customers due to his loyalty, trustworthiness and honesty. He was a strong advocate for his customers, helping them grow their businesses, which led to many lifelong friends.
Bob was also a man of faith and was very active in his church, St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. He taught religion classes to high schoolers, led the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) with his wife, Paula. He was chairman of the church finance committee as well as a member of the cemetery committee and worked many St. Louis Day celebrations in various capacities. He was also a member of the men’s group, the St. Louis Society for 61 years. He and Paula were recognized as Outstanding Leaders of the CYO by the San Antonio Archdiocese.
He was also involved with his community and civic responsibilities. He served on the Castroville City Council as well as the Medina Valley ISD school board in several capacities including President. He was one of the original organizers that built the Little League baseball complex in Castroville. He was the voice of the Medina Valley Panthers football team for many years and enjoyed spending summers at Medina Lake, teaching numerous local youths how to waterski.
Bob was an avid sportsman; he loved to hunt, fish and share his stories of these adventures. He also enjoyed cooking and gardening. He especially cherished the time spent with his grandchildren on these hobbies. He took great joy in watching his grandchildren in their sporting events and was honored with the Warhorse Fan of the Year award in 2017.
Bob will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in eternal peace.
Visitation will be Monday, September 8, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville, TX.
Memorials may be made in Bob’s memory to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com