Patricia Hultman

11/07/1948 –

09/07/2015

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.

Patricia Hultman, 66, of Carroll, died Monday, September 7, 2015 at her home in Carroll.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Fr. Timothy Johnson of Holy Spirit Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

Visitation will resume at 10 a.m. Friday, and continue until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be left at the funeral home for the family of Patricia Hultman.

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

Born on November 7, 1948 in Carroll, Iowa, Patricia was the daughter of Vern and Vera (Joynt) Heithoff. She grew up in the Carroll Community, and graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School. On June 22, 1968, Patricia was united in marriage to Ron Wolterman, from this union there came, Chris, Cory, Jason, and Jennifer. The couple later separated. She lived between Glidden and Carroll before she moved to Cherokee in 1975. In 1980 she married Ron Hultman, to this union there came Tricia. Patricia moved to Storm Lake in 1983, where she attended college for business. In 1984 she moved to Arizona where she worked for U.P.S. before transferring to Georgia. Patricia then retired to the Carroll community in 2009.

Patricia was known for her poetry writing, craftiness, and being a sentimental person. She enjoyed crafts, cooking, and canning. She was always glad to help, and be needed. She enjoyed keeping in touch with her family and friends. Most of all Patricia enjoyed the time she spent with her children, and grandchildren.

Left to celebrate Patricia’s life are her children: Chris (Betty Jo) Wolterman of Des Moines, Cory (Ann) Wolterman of Cherokee, Jason (Jewell) Wolterman of Richmond, Virginia, Jennifer (Brian) Wymer of Spirit Lake, and Tricia (Mike Avila) Richardson of Encinitas, California; her grandchildren: Tyler Goodwin, Shyann Wolterman, Andrew Hill, Emma Wolterman, Caleb Wolterman, Tanner Ellefson, Anna Ellefson, Ruby Wymer, Nolan Wymer, J.T. Matthews, and Jacob Matthews; her siblings: Jean Collison of Carroll, Joan (Fred) Stone of Lincoln, Nebraska, Richard (Kathy) Heithoff of California, Joyce (Scott) Antisdel of Glidden, Helen (Rick) Pudenz of Glidden, and Doug (Leslie) Heithoff of Illinois; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; and her nephews: Jessie Soyer and Joey Soyer.

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

Dick and all of the family members, we hope you find peace as you gather to celebrate her life and the times you shared.

Gerry and Terri Kraus – September 09 2015 at 3:16 PM

May God Almighty of Tender Mercies Comfort the Hultman family (2 Cor.1:3,4). When the last Enemy strikes grief maybe great And make the Heart yearn for Comfort, God Almighty of Tender Mercies gives HOPE And PROMISE, All those in the Memorial Tombs will hear His voice And COME OUT, He will wipe OUT every tear from their Eyes And Death will be NO MORE, God Almighty HOPE And PROMISE IS SOON TO BE ATTAIN. May these Thoughts be of some Comfort.

Ginger Robinson – September 09 2015 at 5:33 PM

You were like a 2nd mom to me. I will miss you greatly but will cherish the moments we had. Love Ryan. RIP

ryan hickey – September 09 2015 at 9:14 PM

Our deepest sympathy, Ron and Elaine Wittrock

Elaine Wittrock – September 09 2015 at 9:36 PM

I'm absolutely heartbroken to hear about Patt's passing. I think she was like a second mom to a lot of people including myself. My deepest condolences to the family.

Duane Patterson – September 09 2015 at 11:56 PM

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