Edwin Montgomery

10/03/1923 –

12/11/2011

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.

Edwin Montgomery, 88 of Carroll, died early Sunday, December 11, 2011 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 at St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Schott. Pianists will be Marcy Anderson and Nancy Davis. Vocalists will be Craig Rowels and the First United Methodist Men’s Choir. Lector will be Andre Montgomery. Gift Bearers will be Ed’s grandsons, Michael and Daniel Montgomery. Eucharistic Ministers will be: Tom Schapman, Bob Tigges and Tim Fitzpatrick. Military Honors will be conducted at the church by the Carroll American Legion.
Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4 p.m. on Thursday where there will be a Christian Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. by the parish. The family will also receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday at the church until time of the funeral mass.
Online condolences may be left for Ed’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Born on October 3, 1923 at Galva, Iowa, Edwin E. was the son of Lewis and Caroline (Welte) Montgomery. He attended school in Carroll and graduated from Carroll High School. Following his formal education Ed served overseas during World War II in the United States Army. Among his decorations were four Bronze Battle Star Medals, the Bronze Star Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. On October 5, 1946 he married Rita Schapman at St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. Following their marriage Ed and Rita made their home in Carroll. Throughout his lifetime Ed was a church restoration artist and worked at Langenfeld Studios, Schettler Studios, and later owned and operated Montgomery Specialty Company. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, music and concerts, and spending time with his entire family. Ed was dedicated to working out several times each week at Anytime Fitness. In August of 2010 he took part in an Honor Flight to Washington, DC to see the World War II Memorial. He was a member of St. Lawrence Parish and the Carroll American Legion.
Survivors include three children: Deborah Callender and Gil Leonardson of Parker, CO, Marla and Bill Janning of Carroll, Mark and Jackie Montgomery of Carroll; four grandsons: Tom (Anne) Callender of Littleton, CO, Dr. Jack Janning of Carroll, Daniel Montgomery of Ames, and Michel Montgomery of Ames; one great-grandson, Tommy Callender of Littleton, CO; one brother, Dr. Louis (Mary) Montgomery D.D.S. of Waterloo; two sisters-in-law: Jeanette Montgomery of Aberdeen, SD, and Joan Schapman of Carroll; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Rita in December, 2006; two sisters: Mildred Howard and Elayne Stalzer; and two brothers: Delbert and Everett Montgomery.

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

So very sorry to hear about Ed's death. He was such a sweet man - a true gentleman! May your many beautiful memories bring you comfort. Margie and Kevin Jenkins

Margie Schapman Jenkins – December 15 2011 at 9:25 AM

From: "Devotions upon Emergent Occasions" No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were: any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. John Donne 1572-1631

Elmer Schettler – December 14 2011 at 6:05 PM

Dear Jackie, Mark, Daniel, and Michael: Just want you to know I am thinking about you at this time. You have my deepest sympathy. You will be in my Prayers! Love, Linda Honold

Linda Honold – December 13 2011 at 5:27 PM

We were so so sorry to hear about Big Ed! He was such a gentle soul and the short time we knew him, he always had a story to tell. Please know you are all in our prayers. Love, Bud and Mary

Mary & Bud Walters – December 13 2011 at 3:41 PM

Deb, Marla & Mark - We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Ed's death. Though we are selfish and prefer to have our loved one here with us, think about how wonderful his reunion with Aunt Rita was. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kate & Dick

Kate Schapman Searl – December 12 2011 at 6:25 PM

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