Darrell Schettler

06/02/1944 –

11/29/2017

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.

Darrell Schettler, 73 of Carroll, died Wednesday evening at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 4, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Kevin Richter. Music will be by Mary Blinn. Lectors for the funeral mass will be: Paul LaLiberte and Susan Schettler. Gift Bearers will be: Karen Boyce and Bob Schettler. Eucharistic Minister will be Alex Boyce. Casket Bearers will be: Bob Schettler, Loren Boyce, Aaron Boyce, Dave Grote, Dave Jorgensen, and Chad Davis. The Carroll American Legion will form an honor guard for the funeral mass. Burial will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday in Merle Hay Memorial Cemetery near Glidden.
Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4 p.m. on Sunday where there will be a Christian Wake Service at 6 p.m. The casket will be moved to Holy Spirit Church on Monday morning where visitation will resume at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until 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 Darrell’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Born on June 2, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska, Darrell was the son of Cyril and Marian (Reising) Schettler. He spent his younger years in the Breda area and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School. Following his schooling Darrell served in the United States Navy from 1963-1966. While in the Navy he was married to Sarah Snook at St. Lawrence Church in Carroll on July 17, 1965. Following his honorable discharge, Darrell and Sarah made their home in Carroll. He assisted his father for a brief time with Schettler Studios and then began his 43 year career with Pepsi-Co in Carroll until his retirement in 2009. In retirement Darrell worked in the mail room at the Daily Times Herald and also did maintenance at JCPenney in Carroll.
Darrell enjoyed tinkering and fixing pretty much anything. An outdoor enthusiast, he loved tending to his flower garden and doing yard work. He also enjoyed biking and listening to bluegrass music. Darrell was a member of Holy Spirit Church in Carroll where he was a faithful member with the Celebration Choir.
Survivors include his wife Sarah Schettler of Carroll; his children: Bob Schettler of Imperial, CA and Karen (Loren) Boyce of Carroll; his grandchildren: Alex Boyce, Aaron Boyce, Micaela Boyce, and Johnmark Schettler; his siblings: Emily (Bob) Morris, Bill (Sue) Schettler, Mary (Paul) LaLiberte, Robert Schettler, David (Kathy) Schettler, and Cecilia (Wesley) Ehrecke; his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Arlene Schettler, Denine Schettler, Marlene Main and Raymond (Paulette) Snook; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended relatives and many friends.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers: Milton, Charles, Michael and Bernard Schettler.

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

My thoughts and prayers go out to Darrell's family and friends. He was a good friend and a good classmate when we were at St Bernard's High School. Merle Wilberding

Merle Wilberding – November 30 2017 at 8:22 PM

Darrell will be dearly missed. He was such a humble, compassionate man. (With a beautiful voice) Deacon Dave & Terri Prenger

Dave & Terri Prenger – December 01 2017 at 8:51 AM

Remembering our high school days together in Breda. May Darrell and all the souls departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

David Timmerman – December 01 2017 at 9:11 AM

Please know you are all being kept in our thoughts and prayers as we give thanks for the gift of eternal life for Darrell. How amazing it is that he was called home just in time to begin all the rehearsals with the angel choirs. He will experience singing surrounded by the presence of God, sharing his talents and gifts as he did continually here on earth. May God continue to comfort you in the days ahead. Marilyn and Charles Hundling

Marilyn Hundling – December 04 2017 at 10:22 AM

Lit a candle in memory of Darrell Schettler

Kelly & Bindy Caldwell – November 30 2017 at 3:02 PM

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