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.

Delores Schulz, age 82, of Carroll, Iowa, died Friday, August 5, 2011 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Schott. Mass servers will be: Blake Baumhover, Jacob Schaefer, and Elise Berg. Music will be by Marcy Anderson and the St. Lawrence Choir with Shari Schulte as the song leader. Lectors will be Dee’s Grandson’s, Travis Schulz and Michael Millenacker. Gift Bearers will be Dee’s Daughters, Nancy and Tammy Schulz. Eucharistic Ministers will be Joleen Schulz and Jeanine Stilwill, and Dee’s sister, Joyce Baumhover. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Dee’s Granddaughters: Heather Millenacker Jones, Angie Fuller, Kasee Fuller, Autumn Schulz, Amber Schulz, Ashlee Daniel, Jamie Coobs, Trisha Roetker, Leah Roetker, and Jacque Dentlinger and Granddaughter’s in-law: Gretchen Schulz, Lynnette Schulz, Carrie Schulz, Jenny Schulz, Angela Fuller, and Allison Millenacker. Casket Bearers will be Dee’s Grandson’s: Michael Millenacker, Travis Schulz, Ryan Fuller, Tim Schulz, Aaron Schulz, Jake Schulz, and Nick Schulz, and Grandson’s in-law: Joe Daniel, Jon Kitt, Curt Dentlinger, and Dean Coobs. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll. Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 5 p.m., Monday where there will be a rosary at 5:30 p.m., and a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m. Online condolences may be left for Dee’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Born on January 5, 1929 at Arcadia, Iowa, Delores was the daughter of Henry and Clara (Koch) Engelen. She was raised and attended school in the Arcadia and Westside area. She married Theodore Schulz on June 7, 1948. Throughout her lifetime she was employed at Hallmark, General Electric, The Carrollton, and was devoted to her family at home. She loved to golf, walk, and read, but most of all spending time with her family. Delores was a member of St. Lawrence Parish, Parish Ladies Guild and the Epsilon Chi Chapter Sorority. Survivors include her children: Karen Millenacker of Oklahoma, City, OK, Bruce Schulz and his wife Maureen of Carroll, Jenny Fuller and her husband Roger of Marion, Royce Schulz and his wife Shelley of Carroll, Garry Schulz of Omaha, NE, Deb Roetker and her husband Joe of Carroll, Nancy Schulz of Carroll, and Tammy Schulz of Carroll; 17 Grandchildren; 21 Great-Grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; three sisters: Lari (Jim) O’Herron of Mesa, AZ, Jan (Denny) Boes of St. Louis, MO, and Joyce Baumhover of Carroll; two brothers: Marvin Engelen of Dexter, and Bill (Kathy) Engelen of Anthum, AZ, as well as other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Allan Schulz in infancy; her sister, Mardella Engelen in infancy; her brother in-law, Larry Baumhover; her sister in-law, Mari Helen Engelen, and Theodore Schulz.

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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Gary: Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You have my deepest sympathy. Gods Blessings Jerry Boger

Jerry Boger – August 08 2011 at 7:24 PM

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My sympathies go out to all the Schulz kids...they had the best Mom ever. I hung with Karen in high school, back then your MOM was everyone of your friends MOM...that is just how it was and Dee was no exception. She was wonderful to us all ...we loved being around her in high school and after..she was always so happy. She will be missed by many, as she was loved by many. May you rest in peace Dee....we love you.

Patt Heithoff Hultman – August 07 2011 at 4:23 PM

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Thinking of your family during this time.

David & Sherry Johnson – August 07 2011 at 11:28 PM

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Karen I am so sorry to hear about your mom, your family will be in my prayers.

Christina Martin – August 08 2011 at 9:27 AM

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I'm so sorry for your loss, I once read "Sometimes when we cannot understand, all we can do is trust in God and believe." In times like this it can feel so overwhelming that's why we are praying that God will be with you to comfort you and surround you & your family with His Love. Please don't hesitate to call if you need anything. Love Darlene Divers

Darlene Divers – August 08 2011 at 10:29 AM

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