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.

Michael J. Heider, age 64, of Carroll, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at his residence in Carroll. Funeral Services will be held at 1 P.M., Saturday, October 9, 2010, at St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. Officiating will be Father Timothy Schott. Lectors will be Mike’s brothers, John Heider, Thomas Heider, Stephen Heider, and Patrick Heider. The Christian Symbols will be placed by is daughter, Mary Blazier, and sisters, Mary Gerken, Susan Prendergast, Barbara Danielson, and Nancy Feste. Casket Bearers will be Greg Siemann, Phil Collison, Dave Staiert, Pat Lenz, Dale Schlichte, and Virgil Lappe. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll. Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll beginning at 11 A.M. Saturday until the time of the funeral service. Mike was born on March 14, 1946, at Carroll, Iowa, the son of John J. and Mary R. (Duncan) Heider. He attended St. Lawrence School and graduated from Kuemper High School in 1964, and then attended Iowa State University in Ames. In May 1983 he was married to Anna DeVivo in Woodstock, Illinois. Mike’s work career was spent as a supervisor for agriculture fertilizer companies. He was employed primarily by the Monsanto Corporation in Georgia, Arkansas, Illinois, and Minnesota and the last years by the BMG Environmental Company of Boone. He returned to Carroll in 2005. Mike enjoyed his family, especially his granddaughter, Lacy, and spending time at Swan Lake State Park in Carroll. Survivors include his daughter, Mary Blazier and husband Charles of Beloit, Wisc.; his granddaughter, Lacy Blazier; his father, John Heider of Carroll; sisters, Mary Gerken and husband John of Shakopee, Minn., Susan Prendergast and husband Tom of Rochester, Minn., Barbara Danielson and husband Mark of Richardson, Texas, and Nancy Feste and husband Scott of Naperville, Ill.; his brothers, John Heider and wife Susan of Charlotte, North Carolina, Thomas Heider and wife Helen of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Stephen Heider and wife Michelle of North Barrington, Ill., and Patrick Heider and wife Susan of St. Louis, Missouri; and by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Heider, in August 2009; and by his grandparents, Henry and Frances Heider and James and Pauline Duncan.

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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I just learned the news about Micheal's death. He worked for me at the Colorado School of Mines Research Foundation in the early 1970's and we stayed in touch after we parted ways. Mike was a fine gentleman and I'm totally shocked. We spoke last in August and I hoped to see him later this year. My condolences to all of his family.

Derek Bailey – November 11 2010 at 7:28 PM

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I was so sorry to hear about Michael. Seems like he lived a full life. And I am sure your family has many wonderful memories of him. At times like this the Bible comforts me so much. John 11:11-44 shows when Jesus resurrected Lazarus. Jesus said that Lazarus was just sleeping and then he resurrected him. He was showing what he would do on a grand scale soon. Jesus said in John 5:28&29 there would come a time when those in the memorial tombs would hear his voice and come out. This would also be at a time when Revelation 21:3&4 says there will be no more tears, pain or death. This would all happen when God's Kingdom comes, the same kingdom that Jesus taught us to pray for in the Lord's Prayer. What a wonderful prospect for Michael and all those in the memorial tombs now. We express our deepest sympathy. We hope you find comfort in this time of loss

Naomi – October 16 2010 at 2:36 PM

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My deepest sympathy to Mike's family on his passing. I am also sorry that I could not attend the funeral. Mike and I were grade school and high school classmates. I will keep Mike and his family in my prayers. Tom Booth

Tom Booth – October 09 2010 at 3:11 PM

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Sorry to hear of the death of Mike. He was my classmate and always enjoyed visiting with him.

Denny and Marilyn Vonnahme – October 08 2010 at 7:00 PM

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My sincere sympathy to the Heider family. I was a classmate of Mikes all through school, since kindergarten. At last years class reunion we had a long visit and I was so happy to see him. I am sad that I will not be able to attend any of the service for Mike. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family and Mikes friends.

Sherry Sporrer)Caventer – October 08 2010 at 2:33 PM

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