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.

Doug Weitl, age 65, of Templeton, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll

Public visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m.

A private funeral mass will be held at Holy Angels Church in Roselle. The celebrant will be Fr. Terry Roder. Music will be provided by Jane Heithoff and Duane Handlos. Lector will be Thomas Evans. Gift Bearers will be Hayley Parker, Morgan Parker, Benjamin Weitl, and Addie Weitl. Eucharistic Minister will be Joleen Schulz. Casket Bearers will be Craig Hansen, Randy Dopheide, Nicholas Weitl, Christopher Weitl, Jason Weitl, and James Parker. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to various charitable contributions.

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

Douglas Conrad Weitl, the son of Marlo and Almyra (Tiefenthaler) Weitl, was born July 9, 1958, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up on a farm outside of Roselle and attended school at Holy Angels in Roselle until 8th grade and went on to Kuemper Catholic School graduating in 1976. Doug was united in marriage to Laurie Hill on August 8, 1981, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Roselle, Iowa. The couple started out on a farm outside of Roselle later moving to their home in Templeton in 1989 to raise their four children.

In May 1990, Doug started Weitl Carpet & Vinyl Service and proudly operated until early retirement due to declining health in 2022. He took great pride in the work he completed over the years and the relationships made with his customers. It gave him comfort knowing his son Jason was able to continue on the business that he started.

In his spare time, Doug enjoyed golf and building items in his shop. There was nothing he couldn’t grill and always loved being outdoors. Family time meant so much to him, especially time spent with his grandchildren. Many hours were spent around the kitchen table playing Euchre with his kids and Chase the Ace with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Laurie of 42 years, four children: Kristina (James) Parker of Norwalk, IA, Nicholas (Kathryn) Weitl of Charlotte, NC, Christopher (Kari) Weitl of Canyon, TX, Jason Weitl of Audubon, IA; Eight Grandchildren: Hayley Parker, Morgan Parker, Karsyn Parker, Charles Weitl, Benjamin Weitl, Jacob Weitl, Addie Weitl, Jaxon Weitl.

Other survivors include his mother, Almyra, two brothers, Clyde (Mickey) Weitl of Templeton, IA, Brian Weitl of Carroll, IA, one sister, Carleen (Thomas) Evans of Overland Park, KS, one uncle, Norbert Weitl of Carroll, IA, three aunts, Sister Myra Weitl of Dubuque, IA, Ruth Ann Weitl of York, NE, Pat Weitl of Templeton, IA, mother-in-law, Sandy Hill of Carroll, IA, plus many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Marlo, sister-in-law: Lisa Gebers; four uncles, Charles Weitl, Richard Weitl, Ervil and wife Helen Tiefenthaler, Paul and wife Mary Tiefenthaler, six aunts, Nola and husband Vernon Kohorst, Arlene and husband Gaylord Stangl, Evelyn and husband Norbert Ludwig, Ethel and husband Leonard Hoffman, Rose Marie and husband John Hoffman, Ruth and Alphons (Bud) Brinks, grandparents Charles and Anna Weitl and Conrad and Mary Tiefenthaler and his father-in-law, Donald Hill.

Our family would like to include a special thanks to the Gentiva Hospice Staff, St. Anthony Nursing Home Staff and the Templeton EMS for the incredible care received during Doug’s illness.

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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I’m so sorry for your loss Laurie and family. You have so many wonderful memories of Doug. He always had a smile and a wonderful laugh! Praying for you and your family. 🙏🙏🙏

Penny Wilkins – January 31 2024 at 6:01 PM

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Our sympathy to the Weitl family Denny and Marilyn Vonnahme

Marilyn Vonnahme – February 01 2024 at 10:54 AM

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Kristina and family, I’m sorry to learn of the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Maureen Drees – February 01 2024 at 3:24 PM

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Right now lots of words but mostly prayers for Doug. A great guy hard worker and blessed with great family ! Doug can now personally be recognized for his contribution laying the carpet in Roselle Holy Angels church , God is smiling n I’m sure there to welcome you home ! Almyra n Laurie n families sorry

jerry rupiper – February 01 2024 at 5:06 PM

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Our thoughts and prayers of sympathy, healing and peace to each and every one of you.

Greg & Kris Dreckman – February 02 2024 at 7:26 AM

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