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.

Daryl Hoffmann, age 64, of Carroll, died Monday, March 21, 2022 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Holy Spirit Church – St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Kevin Richter. Music will be by Kathy Halbur. Lectors will be June Burns, Melinda Lewis and Karla Rice. Gift Bearers will be Jessica Hoffmann, Kris Anne Strain, Holly Namanny, and Kelsey Hoffmann. Eucharistic Minister will be Marlene Hoffmann. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Daryl’s Nieces. Casket Bearers will be Rodney Segebart, Ernie Segebart, Justin Hoffmann, Kurt Possehn, Nathan Shirbroun, Joshua Hoffmann, Joseph Hoffmann, and Jonathan Halterman. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be a Christian Wake Service held at 7 p.m. The casket will be moved to Holy Spirit Church on Monday where visitation will continue from 9:30a.m. to 10:15a.m.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to New Hope Village in Carroll.

Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, and online condolences may be left at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Daryl Richard, the son of John F. and Linda Mae (Thelen) Hoffmann was born was born on August 27, 1957, in Carroll, Iowa. He attended Grant #5 Rural School between Carroll and Lidderdale, he so loved his teacher, the late Moselle Loeschen.

Daryl participated in Day Services through New Hope Village starting in August of 1977. In 1986 he moved to the New Hope Village Campus. In 1992 he was able to reside in the Carroll Community via the New Hope Village Northwest Group Home where he resided until recently when he moved to the Elm Street Group Home. Daryl was proud to be able to reside in the group homes and be an active member of the Carroll Community.

Daryl was very proud to be part of New Hope Village’s Community Work Program. Where he worked at Pella, the Recycling Center, American Home Shield, and other local businesses. New Hope Village was Daryl’s second family for many years, and such a blessing for him, and so appreciated by his family. Through New Hope Village he was able to take numerous vacations, attend Camp Courageous, participate in the Special Olympics, where he won many swimming medals. He also went horseback riding and was a member of the New Hope Village Bowling League.

He enjoyed playing games on his iPad, and watching game shows on TV, especially Wheel of Fortune. He enjoyed collecting Hawkeyes and Cubs merchandise and clothing. He was all about his family, celebrating birthdays, holidays, and enjoying sleepovers. His Catholic Faith was of the upmost importance to him, always eager to attend Mass. Daryl never forgot a face, he knew many people in the Carroll Community, he always had a smile and loved to visit with everyone. You either got a sturdy handshake or a hug, and always a smile. Daryl will live on through the Iowa Donor Network, as he will be able to help others even after his passing.

He will be dearly missed by his siblings: Melvin Hoffmann of Glidden, Rosemary (Earl) Possehn of Ft. Dodge, Loras (Marlene) Hoffmann of Arcadia, Lawrence (Char) Hoffmann of Glidden, Geralyn Shirbroun (Fiancé Darwin Halterman) of Bayard; sister-in-law Donna Hoffmann of Coon Rapids, brother-in-law Jackie Cain of Kentucky; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Daryl was preceded in death by his parents, John and Linda Mae Hoffmann; siblings: Brenda Cain, LaVeda (Ernest) Segebart, Delbert Hoffmann, Cletus Hoffmann, John Hoffmann, LaVern Hoffmann, and a nephew Joshua Hoffmann.

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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Daryl will be remembered for his welcoming smile and his enthusiasm to visit with people. My sympathy and prayers. Diane Walsh

Diane Walsh – March 22 2022 at 8:49 PM

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sorry for your loss

gloria williams – March 22 2022 at 10:10 PM

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Daryl was a shining light in an often dark world. I remember when Daryl started swimming competitively and loved to hear his excitement about the events. Truly a special person!

tom thelen – March 23 2022 at 10:47 AM

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I worked in the NW home for 2.5 years with Daryl. He had the best sense of humor, loved baseball and was always excited to go to church and see his family. What a blessing it was to know him! Angela Noble

Angela Noble – March 23 2022 at 1:39 PM

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Our sympathies to the Hoffmann family on Daryl's passing. We had the pleasure of being next door neighbors on West St for several years. Daryl always went out of his way to say hello and ask how our day was or what we were doing. - Denny & Joni Rutten Family

Denny Rutten – March 23 2022 at 2:12 PM

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