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 Stoolman, 68 of Carroll, died Sunday, March 24, 2024 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Holy Spirit Church – St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Merlin Schrad. Con-Celebrant and homilist will be Fr. Craig Collison. Music will be by Kathy Halbur and Sherry Loughran. Mass Server will be Claire Venner. Lector for the Funeral Mass will be Dr. Sharon Stoolman Olden. Gift Bearers will be Ashley Behrens and Jessica Pudenz. Eucharistic Minister will be Angie Tigges. Casket Bearers will be Chuck Stoolman, Andy Stoolman, Jackson Stoolman, Trey Olden, Wayne Tigges, Keith Venner, Corey Venner, Larry Rock, and Larry Snyder. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Visitation will be from 9:30-11:15 a.m. on Wednesday at the church, prior to the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at 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 Dan’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Born on November 20, 1955, Daniel Stoolman was the son of Donald and Agnes (Neppel) Stoolman. He attended Holy Family School in Lidderdale, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School and later graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School. Dan was united in marriage to Sheryl Venner on August 14, 1976 at St. Francis Church in Maple River. The couple resided in several communities before settling in Carroll in 1984. To this union were three children, Rachel, Chuck, and Andy.

For most of his working career, Dan was employed with Feld Fire Equipment in Carroll. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his children’s activities. Dan was an avid collector of many things; loved telling a good story and thoroughly enjoyed his time at Lake View.

Dan is survived by his children: Rachel Stoolman of Florida, Chuck (Tanya) Stoolman of Adel, and Andy Stoolman of Minnesota; his grandchildren: Jackson, Addison, and Lily Kruse; his sister, Norene Stoolman of Nebraska; his parents-in-law, Cyril and Anita Venner of Arcadia; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Donna (Jim) Friel, Ken (Carol) Venner, Marlene (Gary) Wittrock, Jolene (Steve) Eischeid, Dennis (Kathy) Venner, Angie (Wayne) Tigges, Marcia Schlichte, and Kevin (Jill) Venner; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Sheryl; his granddaughter, Casey; his sister, Donna (Pat) Rock; his brother, Dave (Sue) Stoolman; and nephew, Matt Stoolman.

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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Comment #49682696 – March 26 2024 at 9:21 AM

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My deepest sympathy to Rachel, Chuck, Andy, Noreen and the entire Stoolman family. My husband Tom was Dan's first cousin. I'm sorry I can not be there for the funeral but I will have a Mass said for Dan at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL.

Pat Jahde – March 26 2024 at 7:18 PM

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Thanks Dan for everything ole buddy.. you have always been a generous and kind old soul, and it always meant the world to me that you’d let me tag along with you guys.. Going boating all the time, all the trips to the city, all the times you and Sherrie let me stay over night, man you were another father figure to me, and I’ll be eternally grateful for that. Thanks buddy.. rest well. Be back with the One.

Jeff Grossman – March 26 2024 at 7:47 PM

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Our sympathy to the family! Dan and I had been friends since grade school. He and Sheryl were the type of friends that no matter how long it had been in between seeing each other it was a constant flow of conversation. He will be sorely missed but I know he is smiling down from heaven beside his love. Denise (Johnson) Melichar

Denise Mae Melichar – March 27 2024 at 6:45 PM

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So sorry to hear about Dan passing away. I'm sure Sheryl was there to greet Dan Sheryl was one of my best friends in high school. I will miss both of you. Pat Rohner

Patricia Rohner – March 27 2024 at 7:48 PM

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