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.

Bruce Heim, age 62, of Pocahontas, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home in Pocahontas.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Sharp Funeral Home in Breda. Burial will be in St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Breda.

Visitation will be begin at 10 a.m. and continue until the time of the service.

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

Bruce, the son of Marvin and Esther (Koster) Heim was born on August 8, 1956 at Carroll, Iowa. He grew up north of Breda, and attended St. Bernard’s School, and later Wall Lake High School. After his formal education, Bruce worked for an area farmer, Paul and Wayne’s in Carroll, and later Nobles in Sac City.

During his early 20’s Bruce struggled with his mental health. He would later become a resident at Genesis Development in Pocahontas where he worked several jobs in the community. Bruce, and his family appreciated the purpose and the opportunities that Genesis provided for him.

In his early years, Bruce enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed traveling, spending time with kids, especially his nieces and nephews. He always enjoyed being around people, and pleasing people.

Left to celebrate Bruce’s life is his mother: Esther Heim of Lake City; siblings: Larry Heim, and his wife Vicki of Glidden; Richard Heim, and his wife Melody of Auburn, and Mary Tonsfeldt, and her husband Paul of Grand Junction, as well as his nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Preceding Bruce in death are his father; Marvin Heim in 1982, and his paternal, and maternal grandparents.

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

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Lots of memories shared with Bruce! He was always willing to lend a helping hand!! R.I.P. Bruce...God bless! Mary Daiker and all your friends from Mallard View!❤️

Mary Daiker – June 09 2019 at 12:34 PM

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Bruce never forgot my hubby rick and his fast mustang. His laugh and smile will not be forgotten. Cruising the Breda streets with a few beers were a must.rest in peace Bruce. Tell rick hi

kris nagl – June 09 2019 at 6:53 PM

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Bruce was a frequent customer at Quik Mart in Lake View where I worked in high school. I enjoyed him! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

April (Riedell) Tigges – June 09 2019 at 9:47 PM

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When I used to take Bruce for a ride with others even if it was raining Bruce would wait for me to get out and follow into a business and hold the door. For the short time I new you you were always smiling. RIP from your friend Jon G.

Jon Gilbert – June 14 2019 at 1:38 PM

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Bruce was such a wonderful man!! Always there if you ever needed help!! Greeted me every morning at the doors of Mallard View!! R.I.P. Bruce! Shari Kitt

shari Kitt – June 09 2019 at 8:56 PM

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