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.

Dan Goins, age 66, of Carroll, died Monday, November 11, 2019 at Mercy One in Des Moines.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2019 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Shinoj Jose. Music will be by Jane Heithoff and the St. Lawrence Choir. Lector for the Funeral Mass will be Claire Morris. Casket Bearers will be: Eric Goins, Kevin Boyce, Josh Arellano, Andy Goins, Justin Goins, Ben Goins and Tony Brinker. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 5 p.m. on Thursday where there will be a Christian Wake Service held at 6:30 p.m.
The casket will be moved to St. Lawrence Church on Friday morning where visitation will resume from 9 to 9:45 a.m.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, and online condolences may be left for Dan’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Dan, the son of Paul “Kelly” and Patricia (Loftus) Goins was born on December 24, 1952 in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up in Carroll and graduated from Carroll High School in 1971. Dan enrolled at the Brown Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he studied Television and Radio Broadcasting. After his schooling Dan worked in Ft. Dodge in radio for a brief time. Wanting a change, Dan moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, and later Anchorage, Alaska where he worked as a Technical Director for television stations in both markets.
It was in Anchorage, where Dan met Lisa McClendon and they were married on July 24, 1978. They made their home in Anchorage for a brief time, before returning to Carroll where Dan assisted in his father’s business, Kelly Coin Machine Company. Dan would later purchase the business, and he continued to operate it until the time of his passing.
Dan enjoyed playing music, and listening to the Beatles. He also enjoyed magic, movies, reading, and attending Friday night football games in Carroll. He was an avid New York Jets Fan. Most of all Dan cherished his three granddaughters, and especially driving them around in his golf cart.
Left to cherish Dan’s memory is his wife Lisa of Carroll; children: Eric Goins and his daughter Addison of West Des Moines; Justin Goins of Carroll; and Kaytie (Kevin) Boyce and their daughters Averyhart and Penelope of Carroll; his siblings: Dave (Dorene) Goins of Omaha, Rick Goins of Sioux City, Claudia (Matt) Loneman of Carroll; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives and friends.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents; Kelly and Pat Goins; sister-in-law: Lynette Goins, and a brother-in-law: Mac McClendon.

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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Iowa Operators of Music & Amusements purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Dan Goins.

Iowa Operators of Music & Amusements – November 13 2019 at 12:24 PM

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Lisa and family, I am stunned by the loss of Dan. Such a great guy. A fun friend to visit with at all the MTA Events and Luncheons. Always had a smiling face for Adam and I and a fun story to tell. Sometimes life is just too short. Willie Nelson says it right in his song, "It's not something you get over, it's something you get through". Our Sincere Sympathy's, Wanda, Gina, and Lisa

Wanda Simonetti – November 14 2019 at 6:36 PM

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Dan brought so much love and life wherever he went! I grew up with Kaytie. Dan was like a second dad to me. He let us goof around on his piano and encourage us to tap dance in his kitchen. Most of all he was just a good person. A kind soul who just wanted everyone around him to be happy. Love you so much Dan, Lisa, Kaytie, and family.

Mollie Lappe – November 14 2019 at 7:01 PM

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So many memories with Dan and the whole Goins family. Paul was my Godfather and Pat and I shared the same birth date! All the days at our family reunions in Blairsburg were so much fun. I remember Dan and Dave pushing me on the merry-go-round so fast i went flying off and took out some neighborhood kid. I also remember the days of going to the Iowa State Fair with Dan for Kellys Coins. So much fun!!! Its so hard as all the men in my life growing up are mostly all gone now. I will miss your smile, laugh, love of music, love of family and you as one of my mentors. All of my Love to all of the Goins Family and friends going through this painful time.

Troy Cormaney – November 14 2019 at 8:22 PM

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To all the Goins Family, My heart aches for you all. There are no words that can be said to make it all better. Keep your faith in God and he will take care of you all now and forever. Dan was my cousin and I have so many memories. The summers he stayed at my folks (Chuck and Dorie Cormaney) along with his brothers Dave and Ric. The playing in the hay mow, tearing up bales of hay, throwing corncobs, etc etc etc. The many Cormaney Christmas, and you could always count on one of the bed frames breaking as we all jumped on them continuous. His smile, laughter, and love was contagious. I am so sorry I cannot be with you all, but you are in my thoughts, my prayers as you go through this very tough time in your lives. Just remember he will always be with you and look for those signs that he will be sending you. Love to you all. Mary Weisberg

Mary Weisberg – November 15 2019 at 11:12 AM

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