Kenneth Huegerich

08/27/1936 –

09/12/2021

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.

Kenneth Huegerich, age 85, of Mt. Carmel, died Sunday, September 12, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Mt. Carmel. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Friedrichsen. Music will be by Nancy Lemker and the parish choir. Lector for the Funeral Mass will be Becky Halbur. Gift Bearers will be Alex Huegerich and Kali Huegerich. Casket Bearers will be Alex Huegerich, Todd Reese, Mike Huegerich, Tim Huegerich, Steve Huegerich, Matt Huegerich, and Justin Huegerich, Chad Ross, Lonnie Kastle, Buck Kastle. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Additional visitation will be held from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Kenneth’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Born on August 27, 1936, in Carroll, Iowa, Kenneth was the son of Henry and Genevieve (Grossman) Huegerich. He attended Holy Family School in Lidderdale and graduated in 1955 from Carroll High School. On June 13, 1959, Kenneth was united in marriage to Judith Bohnenkamp at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Breda. Kenny and Judy raised their family on a farm near Lidderdale. They later moved to Mt. Carmel and were currently living at Garden View in Carroll. Kenny was engaged in grain and livestock farming, drove semi for Wenck Transportation, and was employed at Pella for over 20 years. He was an avid collector of (mostly John Deere) antique tractors and would showcase his restoration work at the many tractor rides and parades over the years. He was a member of the Midwest Iowa Old Iron Club, Knights of Columbus, former member of Holy Family Church in Lidderdale and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
Kenny is survived by his wife Judy of Carroll; his children: Joni (Todd) Reese of St. Petersburg, FL, Jeff Huegerich of Mt. Carmel, and Scott Huegerich of St. Petersburg, FL; his grandchildren: Alex Huegerich and Kali Huegerich; special family member Janine Harms; and furry friend Winston; his siblings: Dale (Mary Ann) Huegerich of Exira, Margaret Grant of Lidderdale, Karen Brigman of Pinehurst, NC, and Sandy Gardels of Dover, DE; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Daru Ross of Carroll, Jeanne Schumacher of Lake City and Carolyn (Jerry) Nieland of Auburn; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Dennis Huegerich; and his sisters: Eileen Ross and Janis Kastle, and his brothers-in-law Gene Brigman, and Bill Schumacher.

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

Kenny lives on in the memories, the stories and in the hearts of the many people who share in your loss--no one else can truly feel the grief in your heart, but we want you to know that our thoughts are with you.

vern & phyllis drees – September 13 2021 at 2:22 PM

So very sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. He and Judy are such precious friends. Prayers and hugs for your family.

Ron & Marlene Wenthold – September 13 2021 at 2:24 PM

Judy and family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Many special memories of times spent with you and Kenny. Wonderful Lidderdale friends. Love and prayers to all of you.🙏❤️

Joyce O’Tool – September 13 2021 at 9:17 PM

So glad we were able to celebrate with Uncle Kenny recently for his 85th birthday. Rest In Peace, Uncle Kenny! I know he’s riding a John Deere in Heaven. ❤️

Kim and Bob Shields – September 13 2021 at 9:40 PM

Dear Judy, So sorry for your loss. We remember with fondness your visit with us in Oregon. With love, Ethel & Tom

Ethel Unger – September 15 2021 at 3:08 PM

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