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.

Marlo John Weitl, 87 of rural Carroll, died Monday evening, May 9, 2022, at his home.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 16, 2022, at Holy Spirit Church – St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll. Music will be by Jane Heithoff. Lector for the Funeral Mass will be Thomas Evans. Gift Bearers will be Mrs. James (Kristina) Parker and Emma Evans. Eucharistic Ministers will be Sister Myra Weitl and Mrs. David (Mary Ann) Brincks. Casket Bearers will be Matthew Weitl, Kurt Weitl, Steven Weitl, Nicholas Weitl, Christopher Weitl, Jason Weitl, and Jim Parker. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Holy Angels Cemetery in Roselle.
Visitation will be held from 4-6p.m. on Sunday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll with a rosary at 6 p.m. Additional visitation will be from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Monday at Holy Spirit Church.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Marlo’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Marlo was a son of Charles W. and Anna (Liewer) Weitl. He was born January 28, 1935, at the farm home in Eden Township, Carroll County, Iowa. He spent his younger years in the Templeton community, attending country school No.1 in Eden Township, and Sacred Heart School in Templeton, Iowa. He farmed with his dad and brothers and worked for various farmers in the community.
He was united in marriage with Almyra Emma Tiefenthaler, daughter of Conrad and Mary (Pittman) Tiefenthaler, on September 11, 1956, at St. Bernard Church, Breda, Iowa, with the Rev. Thomas Nash officiating.
The couple farmed by Roselle until their retirement. He was a former member of the Men’s Club and Holy Angels Parish in Roselle until its closing and in 2019 Marlo & Almyra joined St. John Paul II Parish, Holy Spirit Church in Carroll, Iowa.
He enjoyed tending to the yard and livestock, playing cards, and doing trivia and games at the Family Christmas.
He is survived by his wife, Almyra of 65 years, four children: Clyde (Mickey) Weitl, Templeton, Iowa, Douglas (Laurie) Weitl, Templeton, Iowa, Brian Weitl, Carroll, Iowa, Carleen (Thomas) Evans, Overland Park, Kansas; Eight Grandchildren: Matthew (Jaime) Weitl, Kurt (Bethany) Weitl, Steven Weitl, Kristina (James) Parker, Nicholas (Kathryn) Weitl, Christopher (Kari) Weitl, Jason (Bliss) Weitl and Emma Evans; Seventeen Great Grandchildren: Kaden Weitl, Sarah Weitl, Nathen Weitl, Jackson Weitl, Grady Weitl, Bo Weitl, Collins Weitl, Madelynne Weitl, Clayton Weitl, Hayley Parker, Morgan Parker, Karsyn Parker, Charles Henry Weitl, Benjamin Weitl, Jacob Weitl, Adalynne Weitl, Jaxon Weitl
Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Gaylord (Arlene) Stangl, Carroll, Iowa, Sister Myra Weitl, Dubuque, Iowa, one brother, Norbert Weitl, Carroll, Iowa, two sister – in – laws, Mrs. Richard (Ruth Ann) Weitl, York, Nebraska, Mrs. Charles J. (Pat) Weitl, Templeton, Iowa, plus many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. & Anna (Liewer) Weitl, one sister, Nola and husband Vernon Kohorst, two brothers, Richard Weitl and Charles J. Weitl, three brother – in – laws, Gaylord Stangl, Ervil and wife Helen Tiefenthaler, Paul and wife Mary Tiefenthaler, four sister – in – laws, Evelyn and husband Norbert Ludwig, Ethel and husband Leonard Hoffman, Rose Marie and husband John Hoffman, Ruth and husband Alphons (Bud) Brincks, and his parents – in – law, Conrad and Mary (Pittman) Tiefenthaler.

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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We will always treasure the wonderful fun times together as neighbors. Marlo as Santa and Dad (Andy) as St. Nicholas with his chains. Oh were we scared! Always remember being upstairs laying by the vents listening to the jokes and laughing downstairs. I am sure they will be telling more jokes and playing cards in Heaven now. We still have and use your pool table from your old house.

Sharon Olerich – May 11 2022 at 4:53 PM

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A great neighbor from back in the day. Our family loved being your neighbors. You all probably know more than we do of the antics of kids “full of it “. Good times and wonderful memories. Our sympathies to all💙 Randy and Jean Behrens and Family

Jean Behrens – May 12 2022 at 9:25 AM

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I am sorry I missed the services. I would've liked to be there. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Judy (Weitl) Richardson

Judy (Weitl) Richardson – May 16 2022 at 9:15 PM

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Almyra and family. We are so sorry for your loss of husband and father. After reading his obituary I feel he lived a truly fulfilled life here on earth. I remember some of the fun times after your wedding before we left Iowa. Carleen, I remember meeting you in Kansas City when we visited our son there and I went for a walk and you were having a garage sale. It was a pleasant “small world happening”. Now as I look at his smiling face I know he must be in heaven with all the angels and saints. 😇. Myrna and Van Schmidt

Myrna Schmidt – May 22 2022 at 11:50 AM

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Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Marlo John Weitl.

Comment #37334484 – May 12 2022 at 2:29 PM

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