Obituary

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.

Richard Hinners, 79 of Halbur, died Tuesday, September 04, 2018 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Halbur. The Celebrant will be Fr. Steve Brodersen. Mass Servers will be Caleb Rotert and Braden Riesberg. Music will be by Julie Sibbel and the St. Augustine Choir. Lector for the funeral mass will be Tom Espenhover. Gift Bearers will be: Emma Branning, Summer Clark, Jacey Fuchs, and Aubrey Behrens. Eucharistic Ministers will be: Julie Eischeid, Sheri Leiting, and Joe Espenhover. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Richard’s grandchildren. Casket Bearers will be: Tim Hinners, Randy Hinners, Mike Eischeid, Larry Jo Hinners, Dale Hinners and Joe Hinners. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery in Halbur with military honors conducted by the Arcadia American Legion.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday at St. Augustine Church in Halbur. There will be a Christian Wake Service at 5:30 p.m. Additional visitation will be from 8:45-9:45 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be left at the church for the Richard Hinners family for later designations.

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

Born in rural Halbur, Iowa on November 29, 1938, Richard was the son of Arthur and Loretta (Trecker) Hinners. He attended St. Augustine School and later graduated from Carroll High School. At a young age he took interest in agriculture being involved with 4-H show cattle and helping his father on the farm.

In 1961, Dick was drafted in the United States Army, serving until his honorable discharge in 1967. On September 13, 1969 he was united in marriage to Helen Espenhover at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manning. Dick and Helen made their home southwest of Halbur where he was engaged in grain and livestock farming until his retirement at the age of 65 when the couple moved into the Halbur Community.

Dick enjoyed playing cards and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan. He loved watching all of his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. Dick was also active with the Carroll County Beef Producers and Carroll County Pork Producers, where he was a Past President. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Manning VFW, Arcadia American Legion, and St. Augustine Church.

Dick is survived by his wife Helen Hinners of Halbur; his children: Jackie (Kurt) Branning of Halbur, Rodney (Lori) Hinners of Manning, Jason (Mindy) Hinners of Pleasantville, Robin (Sean) Clark of Bloomington, IL, Jessica (Mike) Fuchs of Carroll, and Lizzy (Jeremy) Behrens of Carroll; 20 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; his siblings: Marjorie (Ray) Hacker of Halbur, Arden (Judy) Hinners of Carroll, Larry (Della) Hinners of Manning, and Jack (Lois) Hinners of Manning; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Lois Hinners, Margaret Hinners, Henry Darveaux, Duane (June) Espenhover, Dave (Maxine) Espenhover, Jane Eischeid, Shirley (Kenny) Vogl, Joe (Jane) Espenhover, Carol (Dave) Ramsey, Cindy (Scott) Heinrichs, Tom (Julie) Espenhover, Paul (Cindy) Espenhover, and Jerry Espenhover; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Loretta Hinners; his daughter, Amy Jo Hinners; his parents-in-law, Joe and Helen Espenhover; his sisters: Jeanette Eischeid and Dolores Darveaux; and his brothers: Vernon Hinners and Donald Hinners.

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

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Will miss giving Dick daily Communion. So very sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time. With prayers, Pat Sanders

Pat Sanders – September 06 2018 at 3:40 PM

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I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.

Beverly Branning – September 07 2018 at 9:15 AM

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It was so sad to hear about the loss of Richard. I remember working for him during the 60's. Rest in peace Dick. Larry Koenig Colorado Springs, Co

Larry Koenig – September 08 2018 at 10:55 AM

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So sorry Helen and your family. Helen my thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Marla Borkowski Williams – September 14 2018 at 11:50 AM

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Lit a candle in memory of Richard Hinners

Shannon Reising – September 04 2018 at 5:10 PM

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