Bernice L. Pomeroy

04/02/1917 –

08/25/2009

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.

Bernice Pomeroy, age 92, of Dedham, Iowa, died early Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at the Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 P.M., Friday, August 28, 2009, at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Officiating will be the Reverend Lynn Gunderson, Pastor of the United Methodist Church in Coon Rapids. Soloists will be a nephew, Jim Von Bon, and nieces, Joyce George and Diane Joneson. Casket Bearers will be family friends, Gene Derner, Bob Sporrer, and Mark Schultes, and grandsons, Bryan Kitt, Brad Kitt, and Patrick Johnson. Burial will be at Merle Hay Memorial Cemetery in Glidden. The family will meet with friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. Thursday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Memorials may be left for the Dedham Booster Club Scholarship Fund. Mrs. Pomeroy was born on April 2, 1917, at Coon Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Elsie (Wallis) Patrick. She graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1935. Prior to her marriage she worked for the Garst and Thomas Seed Company and Armours Creamery. On December 16, 1941, she was married to James Merle Pomeroy in Omaha, Nebraska. The couple made their home in Dedham. Besides being a homemaker and raising four children she worked for the Garst Seed Company during detasseling season, the Glidden Egg Plant, and later cooked in the lunch room for Carroll High School. In 1979 she started a day care in her home where she looked after many Dedham area children. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Dedham Booster Club. Bernice enjoyed her family, dancing, sewing, reading, and taking care of children. Survivors include her children, Ron Pomeroy and his wife Vicki of Ft. Laramie, Wyoming, Judy Kitt and her husband Rollie of Port Washington, Wisc., Sherry Hilley and her husband Rob of Huntsville, Alabama, and Dan Pomeroy of Coon Rapids; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Annabelle Von Bon of Dedham, and Joan Campbell and her husband Jim of Council Bluffs; She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Pomeroy, in October 1985; her parents; and six brothers, Howard, Ralph, Roy, Paul, Jon, and Delbert Patrick.

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

Sherry and Family. This is much belated condolences/sympathy to each of you on the death of your Mother. She lived a long life and though I never met her, I know her daughter....and she has to be a chip off the ol' block, as they say. It is never easy to lose a loved one, let alone a Mother. You are comforted in your Faith knowing that you will again be together someday...and until then, she is with you every moment watching over you and being with you in your happy times, sad times, joyous occasions, difficult times, celebrations...whatever...she is with you and not just a fond memory. God Bless!! Mr. W

Bill Wahlheim – December 28 2009 at 2:06 PM

Judy, Sherry, Dan and Ron, I know that you will surely miss your dear Mother lots, but you also know that her suffering went on long enough. You are ready to allow her to have PEACE and be with her God and those she loved who went before her. Know of my prayers and support as you adjust to living without her physically present. Know that she is still with you, as near as in the next room. Grieve in ways that suit you, give yourselves the time you need and talk with her often. Love, Georgia

Georgia Kitt SC – September 02 2009 at 11:45 AM

Dan, I was very sorry to her about your loss. Regards, Lori Friedman Price

Lori Price – August 28 2009 at 8:23 PM

Grandma, you will always be apart of my heart and memories. Your grandson, Patrick Johnson Department of the Army

Patrick Johnson – August 26 2009 at 7:34 PM

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