Eileen “Leenie” Ann Beyerink

08/27/1944 –

01/24/2012

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.

Eileen “Leenie” Beyerink, 67 of Maple River, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Johnson. Music will be by Paula Theulen and the Holy Spirit Celebration Choir. Gift Bearers will be Eileen’s grandchildren: Marissa Rahe, and Dylan, Carter, and Jake Wieland. Eucharistic Ministers will be Gary and LuAnn Reicks. Honorary Casket Bearers will be: Denise Heinrichs, Diane Campbell, Margie Nagl, Dan “Boone” Hermsen, Maury Julich, Eugene Nieland, Ron and Tammy Kraus, and Lowell and Marilyn Wuebker. Casket Bearers will be: Todd Danner, Rob Klink, Kevin Skinner, Lynn Wuebker, Jay Riesberg, and Tim Heinrichs. The Arcadia American Legion Auxiliary will form an honor guard for the funeral mass. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery in Maple River.
Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 3:30 p.m. on Friday where there will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a Christian Wake Service by the parish at 6:30 p.m. The casket will be moved to Holy Spirit Church at 8:30 a.m. Saturday where visitation will resume 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 the family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Born on August 27, 1944 at Carroll, Iowa, Eileen Ann was the daughter of Joseph and Velma (Niehaus) Schroeder. She spent her younger years in the Arcadia Community and attended St. John School, later graduating from Kuemper High School in 1962. Following her formal education Leenie attended the Iowa School of Beauty and began working for Hannasch Beauty Shop. On April 23, 1966 she married Leonard Beyerink Jr. at St. John Catholic Church in Arcadia. In 1968, following the death of Leonard’s father, Junior and Leenie assumed ownership of Little Gus’s in Maple River. Leenie’s husband passed away in 1994 and she continued to own and operate the business. Leenie dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren and always put the needs of others before her own. She also enjoyed reading, country music and socializing with the many patrons at Little Gus’s. She was a member of the Arcadia American Legion Auxiliary, lifelong member of St. Francis Church where she was active in the many church functions, and was currently a member of Holy Spirit Parish in Carroll.
Survivors include two daughters: Jodi Wieland and her husband Kevin of Templeton, and Jackie Rahe and her husband Dean of Bancroft; four grandchildren: Dylan, Carter, and Jake Wieland, and Marissa Rahe; two sisters: Karen (Kenny) Baumhover of Maple River, and LuAnn (Gary) Reicks of Lake City; her brother-in-law, Gary Beyerink of Maple River; her sister-in-law, Carol (Steve) Macke of Faribault, MN; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leonard “Junior” Beyerink in April 1994; granddaughter, Gabrielle Rahe; and her parents-in-law, Leonard Sr. and Rita Beyerink.

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 condolences to Carol, Gary and Eileen's children/grandchildren. I've know Eileen all my life as I grew up next door to Uncle Gus's Tavern/Grocery store. My dad, Norbert (Greasy) was a brother to Uncle Gus.

Mary Beyerink Matlock – February 02 2012 at 9:41 AM

Our condolences to the family. We will miss seeing Leenie when we visit Little Gus's. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Ken and Linda Hoffman – February 01 2012 at 9:19 AM

Jackie, Jodi, and family, So sorry to hear about your mom. I will never forget your mom growing up and then in college. She was such a great lady. You are all in my thoughts.

Sharon Hoffman – January 31 2012 at 8:04 PM

we are so sorry for your loss. Leenie was a great friend and I enjoyed our visit's almost daily when she stopped at the convenience store after Mass every morning, and she also was the first non family member to come visit me at the hospital after my stroke. even after we moved from the Breda area a year ago we always stopped at the joint when we were back in the area so we could see her. she was a great lady. you have our deepest sympathy and know that you are in our prayers. Ben and Trish Tanner

ben and trish tanner – January 27 2012 at 6:59 PM

Jodi, Jackie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish your memories of Eileen she was a amazing women. I will never forget all the times we spent at Little Gus's when we were younger.. Let us know if you need anything in the days to come.

Renee Kraig Lux and Family – January 27 2012 at 1:49 PM

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