Charles Wittrock

04/19/1926 –

02/21/2015

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.

Charles Wittrock, age 88, of Carroll, died Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Regency Park Nursing Home in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Schott. Music will be by Marcy Anderson and the St. Lawrence Choir. Lector will be Charles’ granddaughter, Tina Hacker. Gift Bearers will be Charles’ granddaughters: Stephanie Reuter, Tina Hacker, Ashley Wittrock, and Nikki Rodger. Eucharistic Ministers will be Sherry Wittrock. Casket Bearers will be Charles’ grandsons: Tony Wittrock, Curry Wittrock, Adam Fay, Jason Wittrock, Justin Wittrock, Noah Dryden, Chris Hacker, and John Reuter. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, after 3:30 p.m. Monday where there will be a Rosary at 4 p.m. and a Christian Wake Service at 6 p.m.

The casket will be moved to St. Lawrence Church at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning where visitation will resume until the 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 Charlie’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Born on April 19, 1926, in Hartington, Nebraska, Charles William was the son of Charles and Frances (Roth) Wittrock. At a young age Charles’ family moved to the Roselle area. He attended school at Holy Angles School in Roselle. After his schooling Charles farmed near the Roselle area. Charles was married to Isabelle Salcedo. From this union six children were born. Over the years Charles farmed, and ran heavy equipment for Leroy and Erv Bulldozer Service until his retirement. Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting, and leisurely drives across the countryside. Most of all Charles enjoyed the time that he spent with his family the most. Charles was a proud member of the National Rifle Association, and St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll.

Left to celebrate Charles’ life are his children: Steve (Sherry) Wittrock of Omaha, NE, Jim (Joyce) Wittrock of Carroll, Rosie (Steve) Sapp of Carroll, Ray (Judy) Wittrock of Carroll, Carolyn Wittrock of Carroll, and Marilyn (Jeff) Dryden of Carroll; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; his siblings: Clarence (Catherine) Wittrock of Carroll, Dorothy Berger of Lohrville, Velma Tigges of Carroll, Merlin Wittrock of Carroll, Ronnie (Janette) Wittrock of Anita; his in-laws: Ed Steinkamp of Wall Lake, and Bernice Wittrock of Carroll, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Alfred Wittrock, Jerry Wittrock; sister: Margie Steinkamp; and his brothers-in-law, Pat Tigges, and Alvin Berger.

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

So sorry for your loss Carolyn and the whole family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Rusty and Linda Weeks

Russ and Linda Weeks – February 21 2015 at 11:33 AM

So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. What a blessing he was! I remember those Sunday get-togethers with your family in our younger days. Those definitely were the "good old days"! Great memories!!! You all are kept in prayers. Love, Donna Kay (Heinrichs) Juliano

Donna Juliano – March 10 2015 at 12:17 PM

Fathers are very special people in our lives and it is always difficult to lose then no matter their age or ours. thoughts and prayers. John and Mary

Mary Fowler – February 23 2015 at 11:21 AM

Just discovered this news doing research on the internet. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire family as former neighbors in Roselle. My deepest and sincere condolences to the family of "Charlie". Steve Berger, Monroe WI.

Steve Berger – May 24 2015 at 10:06 PM

The Walker Family purchased the Serene Retreat for the family of Charles "Charlie" Wittrock.

The Walker Family – February 21 2015 at 3:33 PM

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