Albert “Bert” Brincks

09/10/1925 –

01/03/2021

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.

Albert “Bert” Brincks, 95 of Carroll, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Accura Healthcare of Carroll.
A private family Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Officiating will be Fr. Timothy Schott. Casket Bearers will be Scott Brincks, Keith Brincks, Kevin Brincks, Jedd Brincks, Traeton Brincks, and Caeson Brincks. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
Memorials may be mailed to Albert Brincks Family, c/o Sharp Funeral Home, 226 W. 8th St. Carroll, IA 51401 for a later designation.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Bert’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Albert was born on September 10, 1925 near Willey, Iowa the son of Joseph and Katherine (Hoffman) Brincks and attended St. Mary’s School. On November 23, 1949 Bert was united in marriage to Teresa Schelle at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Breda. The couple farmed east of Templeton for 10 years and in 1960 moved to a farm northeast of Carroll where they raised their family. In 1988 they moved to Carroll where Bert was currently residing. Due to failing health, Bert became a resident of Accura Healthcare in Carroll in June of 2020. Bert was a member of St. John Paul II Parish – St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. He loved his family, friends, and farming. Bert enjoyed driving the countryside, checking the crops, and socializing with neighbors.
Bert is survived by his son Alan Brincks and his wife Bev of Carroll; his grandsons: Scott (Launa) Brincks of Des Moines, Keith (Jina) of Carroll, and Kevin Brincks of Carroll; his great-grandchildren: Kyra, Ella, Jedd, Jada, Traeton, Caeson, and Benton; his sister, Louise (Jack) Clark of Everly; his brothers: Ray (Ruth) Brincks of Carroll, Larry (Lynn) Brincks of Carroll, Marvin (Gloria) Brincks of Alta Vista and Dennis (Cindy) Brincks of Duluth, GA; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Teresa; his children, Arlene, Harvey, and Duane; his brother Clete Brincks; his sisters: Helen Tiefenthaler, Bonnie Anthofer, Juilette Behrens, Kate Broich, and Elsie Eischeid.

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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Lit a candle in memory of Albert "Bert" Brincks

Deb Kanne – January 04 2021 at 3:00 PM

Lit a candle in memory of Albert "Bert" Brincks

Larry and Lynne Brincks – January 05 2021 at 10:29 AM

Deepest sympathies to the family. May he Rest In Peace. Neil and Deb

Deb Kanne – January 04 2021 at 2:59 PM

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