Agnes Goetzinger

03/07/1928 –

10/02/2015

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.

Agnes Goetzinger, 87 of Carroll, died Friday, October 2, 2015 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Johnson. Mass servers will be: Haley Heithoff, Kate Ramaekers, and Cate Mayhall. Music will be by Barb McDermott, Holy Spirit Choir, with John Wagner as soloist. Special music will be by: Leah Dietrich, Anna Hart, Alyssa Wiedemeier, Betsy Wiedemeier, Emily Wiedemeier and Nick Wiedemeier. Lectors for the funeral mass will be Lori Goetzinger and Danielle Tibben. Gift Bearers will be Mollie, Maggie, and Mattie Hurd. Eucharistic Minister for the funeral mass will be Marian Koster. Casket Bearers will be: Carl Wiedemeier, Nick Wiedemeier, Sam Goetzinger, Austin Goetzinger, and Andy Goetzinger. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday where there will be a rosary at 5 p.m. and a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m.

The casket will be moved to Holy Spirit Church at 10 a.m. on Wednesday where visitation will resume until time of the funeral mass.

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

Agnes was born on March 7, 1928 at Carroll, Iowa the daughter of John Peter and Johanna (Hoffman) Sibenaller. She spent her younger years in Roselle and attended Holy Angels School.
On April 19, 1955, Agnes was united in marriage to Matt Goetzinger at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Roselle with Fr. Richard Graf officiating. The couple made their home in Carroll where Agnes raised her family and was a devoted homemaker.

She enjoyed reading, bird watching, shopping, and the many family vacations over the years. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Agnes was a member of Holy Spirit Church in Carroll.

Survivors include her children: Dale Goetzinger of Carroll, Becky Wiedemeier and her husband Mike of Carroll, Neil Goetzinger and his wife Lori of Carroll, Jenny Goetzinger of Carroll and Karen Hurd and her husband Brent of Carroll; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her sister, Carolyn Sibenaller of Carroll; her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Alma Brincks of Roselle, Dottie Sieve of Carroll, Vincent (Maxine) Goetzinger of Roselle, and Phyllis Sibenaller of Carroll; as well as several nieces, nephews, other extended relatives.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Matt in May of 1995; her siblings: Peter J. Sibenaller, Albert Sibenaller, Dominic Sibenaller, Ann Taphorn, Louis Sibenaller, Mary Sibenaller, and Rose Sibenaller.

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

Agnes was a sweet ,gentle lady and we always enjoyed visiting with our aunt. Mom and Dad enjoyed Matt and Agnes company and we wish the whole family our deepest sympathy, Diane Schettler, Noel Lammers and Dori Lippon

Diane Schettler – October 05 2015 at 9:44 PM

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