Ruth Elizabeth Hulsing

10/31/1933 –

02/21/2019

Bernard T. Meiners, 95 of Coon Rapids, died Monday, September 1, 2025 at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids surrounded by his family.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dedham. The Celebrant will be Fr. Patrick Behm, assisted by Deacon Louis Meiners. Music will be by Jane Heithoff and the St. Joseph’s Choir. Lector for the Funeral Mass will be Jill Klein. Gift Bearers will be Talina Haskins, Caitlin ThongVahn, and Amanda Meiners. Casket Bearers will be Brian Meiners, Ben Meiners, Aaron Meiners, Lucas Meiners, Jason Nees, Mike Nees, Ryan Schultes, Tyler Schultes, Jordan Schultes, Justin Meiners, and Trenton Meiners. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Dedham with military honors conducted by the Dedham American Legion.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll with a rosary at 7 p.m. The casket will be moved to St. Joseph’s Church on Friday morning where additional visitation will be from 9:30-10:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at the funeral home or the church for a later designation.

Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Bernard’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Ruth Elizabeth Hulsing, 85 of Carroll, died Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Accura Healthcare of Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at St. John Paul II Parish – Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Kevin Richter. Music will be by Marcy Anderson and the Holy Spirit Resurrection Choir. Lector for the funeral mass will be Stephanie Hackfort. Jessica Duff, Regan Hulsing, and Gabrielle Hulsing will present the offertory gifts. Eucharistic Minister will be Joni Badding. Casket Bearers will be: Seth Renze, David Duff, Nick Hulsing, Joe Janning, Mitch Janning, and Matt Hackfort. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 5 p.m. on Monday where there will be a Christian Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. The casket will be moved to Holy Spirit Church on Tuesday morning where additional visitation will be held from 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Ruth’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Born on October 31, 1933 at Carroll, Iowa, Ruth Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Nurse) Boyer. She attended St. Joseph grade school in Carroll and later graduated from St. Angela’s Academy in 1952. Following her schooling, Ruth was employed at Woolworth Department Store in Carroll. On August 30, 1958, she was united in marriage to Earl Bernard Hulsing at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Carroll. Ruth was a devoted homemaker and also owned and operated Denny’s in Carroll with her husband Earl from 1976-1988. Ruth enjoyed playing cards, gardening and hosting her family for holidays and special occasions. She was a member of St. John Paul II Parish – Holy Spirit Church in Carroll.

Left to celebrate her life is her children: Jane Renze and husband Rick of Carroll, Barbara Janning and husband Randy of Carroll, Steven Hulsing of West Des Moines, and Carol Hulsing of Carroll; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her brother, Joe (Nancy) Boyer of San Jose, CA; her sister, Virginia “Ginger” Garrett of Des Moines; sister-in-law Virginia (Dick) Gettler of Hospers; as well as nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Helen Boyer; her husband, Earl Hulsing, in 1999; her daughter-in-law, Lisa Hulsing; her sisters: Claire Laine, Florence Jentzen, Mary Tilton, Joan Clayton, and a sister Dorothy Boyer in infancy; and her brothers: John “Bud” Boyer, Gene Boyer, and Jerry Boyer.

Church Service

Friday, September 5, 2025 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
420 3rd Ave, Dedham, IA 51440

Burial

Sharp Funeral Home ~ Carroll, Iowa

226 W. 8th St., Carroll, IA, 51401

712-792-4301

[email protected]

https://www.sharpfuneral.com

Church Service

Thursday, September 4, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
Sharp Funeral Home – Carroll
226 W. 8th St, Carroll, IA 50401

Friday, September 5, 2025
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
420 3rd Ave, Dedham, IA 51440

Obituary

Born March 31, 1930, he was the son of Bernard and Catherine (Rotert) Meiners. He grew up in the Dedham-Willey area and graduated from St. Mary’s School in Willey in 1943. He entered the U.S. Army July 8, 1953 and was stationed at Wurzburg, Germany. He was discharged on May 20, 1955.

Bernard married Dolores S. Halbur on January 24, 1956 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Halbur. After being married Bernard and Dolores lived 3 miles north of Dedham for two years. In 1958, they moved to the farm they purchased four miles east of Dedham. They were the parents of six children: Daniel, Dale, David, Cathleen, Christine, and Gary. Dolores passed away January 21, 1978.

On August 9, 1980, Bernard married Marita Eickman at Annunciation Catholic Church in Coon Rapids. In May 2011, Bernard and Marita moved off the farm into the town of Coon Rapids, Iowa. They made their home there for 14 years. In April 2025, they moved to Parkview Assisted Living in Coon Rapids, Iowa.

During Bernard’s lifetime, he farmed, had a dairy operation, had a cow/calf operation, and raised hogs. He retired in 1992. He is a current member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Dedham, a member of the Dedham American Legion Post #20, and a member of the Manning VFW. In July 2001 Bernard, being a Korean Veteran, had the privilege to go on the Military Honor Flight to Washington DC. Just recently he was presented with a Quilt of Valor at Thomas Rest Haven, and at the age of 95 he still enjoyed attending the Legion meetings.

Bernard loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Holiday gatherings were a treat for him to get to see most of them at one time. In his spare time Bernard enjoyed gathering black walnuts in the fall and kept busy shelling the walnuts during the winter. Family and friends benefited from the fruits of his labor.

Bernard is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marita Meiners; his children, Dale (Mary) Meiners of Carroll, David (Jane) Meiners of Varna, IL, Cathleen (Larry) Nees of Coon Rapids, Christine (Mark) Schultes of Dedham, and Gary (Barb) Meiners of Manson; 19 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren with 2 more coming in October; a brother Anthony (Colleen) Meiners of Carroll; 2 sisters, Catherine Wittrock of Carroll and Marcella Naberhaus of Carroll; his sisters-in-laws, Margaret (Tom) Denker of Manning, and Pat (Joe) Goblirsch of Jesup. He is also survived by Marita’s children, Richard (Sandy) Eickman of Omaha, NE, James (Joni) Eickman of Dyer, TN, Dave (Joan) Eickman of Macungie, PA, Randy (Rose) Eickman of Coon Rapids, Nancy Eickman and Jim Springer of Warren, NJ, and Karen Heck of Delano, MN, and many nieces and nephews.

Bernard was preceded in death by his first wife Dolores S. Meiners; a son Daniel J. Meiners; Marita’s son Bill Eickman; his parents Bernard and Catherine Meiners; his brothers John (Margaret) Meiners, Albert (Frances) Meiners; his brothers-in-law Clarence Wittrock, Norbert Naberhaus, Cletus (Emaline) Halbur, Norman (Inez) Halbur, Larry (JoAnn) Halbur; his brother-in-law, William (Marie) Halbur; Dolores’ parents, William and Frances Halbur, and stepmother-in-law, Josephine Halbur.

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Tribute Wall

We send our deepest sympathy to the children and grandchildren of Ruth Hulsing. She will definitely be missed by all, but she is with Earl now in heaven!!!! We have a lot of good memories of your parents. RIP Ruth. Dennis and Dar Wiederin

Den and Dar Wiederin – February 21 2019 at 3:45 PM

RIP Dear Ruth first memory that comes to mind. When our husbands worked for Witt Flooring and we lived in our tiny homes at that time known as Mobile homes. So many years ago..Prayers to all the family.

Cecelia Thelen – February 22 2019 at 9:22 AM

Sending our condolences. RIP Auntie Ruthie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joanie Jentzen Pratt & Walt Pratt Brentwood, CA

Joan Pratt – February 22 2019 at 8:02 PM

So sad to hear about Aunt Ruth, married to my Father’s brother Earl. So many memories with my sister Joleen and her girls Jane and Barbara, Carol and Steve. From playing in the basement to riding one ways in Davenport! So sad we never stayed in touch after Earl and my dad Ray passed in 2010. Miss those “carefree” days! Love you and your family! Sharon Hulsing-Dean, Lexington, KY

Sharon Hulsing-Dean – February 27 2019 at 7:13 PM

Joe, Nancy, Michael, Angela & Isabella purchased the Crystal Cross Bouquet for the family of Ruth Elizabeth Hulsing.

Joe, Nancy, Michael, Angela & Isabella – February 23 2019 at 11:58 AM

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