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.

Julian Julich, age 92, of Carroll, Iowa, and formerly of Mt. Carmel, Iowa, died early Saturday, October 9, 2010, at Regency Park Nursing Home in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 P.M., Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Mt. Carmel. The Celebrant will be Father Joe Dillinger. Lectors will be Jill Wittrock, Dave Julich, and Jean Hoesing. Gift Bearers will be Sydney Julich, Tanner Naughton, and Erynn Julich. Eucharistic Ministers will be Jim Baumhover, Alan Lemker, and Judy Huegerich. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Julich, Jared Wittrock, Nic Julich, Jacob Julich, Jeff Julich, Chris Julich, Adam Snyder, and Drew Snyder. Casket Bearers will be Dave Struck, Matt Julich, Dustin Julich, Jerome Meiers, Ben Hoesing, Dane Wittrock, Chayse Hudson, Jason Julich, and Steve Julich. Burial will be at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Mt. Carmel. Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 3:30 P.M. Monday. A rosary will be prayed at 4 P.M. Monday by the Carroll Knights of Columbus. There will be a Christian wake service at 7 P.M. Monday by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish.
Julian was born on March 30, 1918 in Maple River, Iowa, the son of Fred Julich and Frances (Kries) Julich. He spent his younger years in the Maple River community, where he graduated from St. Francis School. Following his formal education, he worked as a farmhand for his father and others until he married Lucille Mundt on June 2, 1942 at St. Rose of Lima in Denison. He worked for his father-in-law for two years and then farmed near Glidden. In 1947, the family moved to the Kries homestead east of Mt. Carmel, where Julian and Lucille lived until early this spring. He began his career as a brick mason in 1950 and helped build St. Bernard School in Breda and St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. He joined the Weitz Company of Des Moines in 1951 and later worked for Forrest and Associates before retiring in 1981. Julian’s career extended across central Iowa and included supervising the construction of Hoover High School in Des Moines. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus, and 50-year member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union. Julian enjoyed his family, hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, repairing machinery, and devising gadgets in his workshop.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Julich of Carroll; his children, Ron Julich and wife Jill of Ramsey, Minnesota, Dave Julich and wife Jefferee of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Dan Julich of Carroll, Jean Hoesing and husband Rick of Perry, Roger Julich and wife Deb of Carroll, Tom Julich and wife Sandy of Carroll, Elaine Wittrock and husband Ron of Carroll, Dale Julich of Carroll, and Donna Snyder and husband Jim of Carroll; 32 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Frances Wood of Webster City, Monica Heires and husband Don of Waterloo, and Sylvia Nagl of Carroll; his brothers, Ed Julich of Kansas City, Missouri, and Maury Julich and wife Mary Lou of Maple River; and sister-in-law, Nancy Julich of Racine, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents; and seven brothers, Larry, John, Fred, Bert, Paul, Philip, and Richard Julich.

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 was so sorry to hear about Julian. Seems like he lived a full life. And I am sure your family has many wonderful memories of him. At times like this the Bible comforts me so much. John 11:11-44 shows when Jesus resurrected Lazarus. Jesus said that Lazarus was just sleeping and then he resurrected him. He was showing what he would do on a grand scale soon. Jesus said in John 5:28&29 there would come a time when those in the memorial tombs would hear his voice and come out. This would also be at a time when Revelation 21:3&4 says there will be no more tears, pain or death. This would all happen when God's Kingdom comes, the same kingdom that Jesus taught us to pray for in the Lord's Prayer. What a wonderful prospect for Julian and all those in the memorial tombs now. We express our deepest sympathy. We hope you find comfort in this time of loss

Naomi – October 16 2010 at 2:38 PM

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Dear Julich family. I was sorry to hear about Julian's passing. My Mom, Kathleen (Tegels) Skalla passed away a few weeks ago. At that time we had the chance to meet Sylvia Nagl. Just know that your family is in our prayers. I'm sure that Julian is in heaven enjoying time with his family, including my grandmother Clara. Peace to you,

Terri Curry – October 09 2010 at 12:48 PM

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