Florence Wernimont

09/24/1929 –

04/19/2018

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.

Florence Wernimont, age 88, of Roselle, died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Regency Park Nursing Home in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2018 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Roselle. The Celebrant will be Fr. Steven Brodersen. Mass Servers will be Grant and Logan Sibenaller. Music will be by Sue Feilmeier and the Holy Angels Choir. Lector will be Rose Behrens. Gift Bearers will be Richard Wernimont, and Diane Przepiorski. Eucharistic Minister will be Tom Simons. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Kimberly Flanagan, and Krystia Przepiorski. Casket Bearers will be Nicholas Wernimont, Michael Wernimont, Marc Flanagan, Garold Sorensen, Kurt Heidt, and Karl Kuker. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4 p.m. on Thursday where there will be a rosary at 5 p.m. followed by a Christian Wake Service at 6:30 p.m.

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

Born on September 24, 1929 at home on the family farm by Roselle, Iowa, Florence was the daughter of Edward and Mary (Venteicher) Renze. She attended Holy Angels School, and in 1948 she graduated from St. Angela’s Academy in Carroll. After her formal education Florence worked as a Deputy in the Carroll County Treasurer’s Office until 1953.

On April 15, 1952, Florence was united in marriage to Victor Wernimont at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Roselle. After their marriage Florence stayed at home to raise the family. She particularly enjoyed gardening, and bird watching. She was a Charter Member of the National Home Gardening Club, and a lifelong member of Holy Angels Parish in Roselle.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Victor in June of 2017, her son, Victor Jr. in 1956, her parents, Edward and Mary Renze, and her sister Alvina Renze in 1940.

Left to celebrate Florence’s life are her children: Richard (Karen) Wernimont of Lidderdale, and Diane (Edward) Przepiorski of Auburn, CA; four grandchildren: Nicholas Wernimont, Michael Wernimont, Kimberly Flanagan, and Krystia Przepiorski; six great-grandchildren; and her sister, Marian Kuker of Texas.

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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My heart,thoughts and Prayers go out to Richard and Family, so sorry for the loss of your mother and Grandmother, she was a very special Lady .Sending hugs. Mary Ann Moore

Mary Ann Moore – April 24 2018 at 11:50 AM

Sending our sympathy to all of Florences' family at this sad time. She always was such a gentle lady and had a sweet little smile when ever she would see you. So sorry for your loss especially so close to your dad's passing . Bill and Kathy Rupiper

Kathy and Bill Rupiper – April 25 2018 at 5:59 PM

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