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.

Daniel Wiehn, age 95 of Carroll, died on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3 at St. John Paul II Parish – St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Kevin Richter with the assistance of Deacon Dennis Wiehn. Music will be provided by Kathy Halbur and Sherry Loughran. Lector for the service will be Tom Espenhover. Gift Bearers will be Heather Knute, Andrea Monahan, Ashley Biederman, Addison Knute, Charlotte Knute, Mckenna Monahan, Crew Monahan, Caleb Monahan, Laythm Biederman, and Ainhoa Biederman. Casket Bearers will be Tony Knute, Travis Biederman, Galen Miller, Lyle Miller, Kevin Wiehn, and Jim Wiehn. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll. Military Honors will be conducted by the Carroll American Legion.

A live-stream and recording is available at the following link: https://youtu.be/LIHxFcSuay4

A visitation will be held Monday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. where a Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 and a Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00. An additional visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m., prior to the start of the funeral mass.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a designation that will be decided at a later date.

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

Dan was born on February 13, 1926 to Dan and Jennie (Lampman) Wiehn in Elgin, Nebraska. He finished 8th grade and then moved to Pierce, Nebraska where his folks had moved. In the fall of 1941, Dan was forced to quit school and begin farming. In 1945, He was drafted for the war. Dan served two years in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged.
On August 26, 1952, Dan married Delores Turner in Raeville, Nebraska. In 1954, the couple moved to Dedham where Dan worked on a farm. Dan worked several jobs, but for over 20 years he worked for Farmland in Denison until he retired. After retirement, Dan began to mow lawns and do gardening until his health began failing.

As a longtime member of St. Lawrence Church, Dan was a member of the Knights of Columbus. For his numerous years of dedicated service, he was pinned as a Life member for the Knights. Dan loved watching the Chicago Cubs and Westerns on TV. He thoroughly enjoyed playing bingo and playing cards with friends, too, where he always had a beer or his favorite, Black Velvet with water, no ice. Dan especially loved gathering with his family and friends. The highlight of his life was watching his grandkids sporting events and activities, and playing pool with his son, Dale. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Those left to cherish Dan’s memory include his children: Doris (Bruce) Knute of Glidden, Dale Wiehn of Carroll, and Donna Kelley of Sioux City; five grandchildren: Tony (Caitlyn) Knute, Heather Knute, Andrea (Zach) Monahan, Travis Biederman, and Ashley Biederman; seven great-grandchildren: Caleb, McKenna, Crew Monahan, Addison and Charlotte Knute, Laythm and Ainhoa Biederman, with 1 great-grandchild on the way; siblings-in-law: Darlene (Ed) Roberts of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and Sylvester “Vet” Turner of Eudora, Arkansas; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents Dan and Jennie Wiehn, his wife Delores in 2020, his brothers and their wives: Lawrence and Leona, Leonard and Theresa, Henry and Gertrude, Jack and Dorothy, and his sister and her husband: Laurine and Ed Miller.

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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To the family of Dan Wiehn, we are very sorry for your loss. They were the best neighbors you could ever ask for. Rest in Peace, my friend. Gary and Sharon Rasmussen

Gary Rasmussen – July 30 2021 at 11:15 AM

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So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Danny & your mom were awesome neighbors. Carolyn Johnson & families

carolyn johnson – July 30 2021 at 11:53 PM

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Prayers and sympathy .Vickie Duff and family

VICKIE DUFF – July 31 2021 at 3:47 PM

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So many memories of Danny and Delores while working at Red Carpet. Such good people. My. Sympathy to the family Joan Shymanski

joan shymanski – July 31 2021 at 6:30 PM

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Uncle Danny, my Godfather, you will always be love but never forgotten. May you rest in peace and be with the rest of the family now. Will miss you. Love you.

Edna and Al Dallas – July 31 2021 at 10:08 PM

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