Lawrence “Larry” Hinners

12/20/1937 –

01/13/2021

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.

**** DUE TO PROPOSED INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VISITATION WILL BE HELD FROM 4-6 P.M. ON SUNDAY. FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 1 P.M. MONDAY. LOCATIONS REMAIN UNCHANGE. ****

Lawrence “Larry Hinners”, 83 of Carroll, died early Wednesday morning, January 13, 2021 at Accura Healthcare of Carroll.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Officiating will be Brian Danner, Chaplain of Kindred Hospice. Casket Bearers will be Todd Hinners, Brian Hinners, Rick Snyder, Todd Snyder, Steve Wiese, and Tony Wernimont. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Arcadia.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Friday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Those in attendance are required to wear a face covering and abide by current social distancing guidelines.
Memorials may be left at the funeral home for the Larry Hinners Family for a later designation.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Larry’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Born on December 20, 1937 at Carroll, Iowa, Lawrence was the son of Irwin and Victoria (Weber) Hinners. He spent his younger years near Arcadia and attended St. John School and Country School. On August 20, 1958, Larry married Phyllis Wernimont at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Breda. The couple made their home in Carroll where Larry did body work for several businesses. He later worked as a mail carrier until his retirement where he worked parttime at Blackhawk Marine in Lake View.
Larry enjoyed fishing, talking on his CB radio, and having coffee with his family and friends. He was a member of St. John Paul II Parish – Holy Spirit Church in Carroll.
Survivors include his son Merlin Hinners of Carroll; his granddaughter, Amanda Hinners and her fiancé Jordan Diekmann of Carroll; his great-grandchildren, Bailey and Samantha; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Merle (Linda) Wernimont of Carroll, Beverly (Melvin) Kruger of Churdan, Dale Wernimont of Breda, Alan (Sheryl) Wernimont of Carroll, Cheryl (John) Adams of Illinois, Pat (Sue Bailey) Wernimont of Arizona, Nancy (Jeff) Pudenz of Churdan, Lori (Craig) Walter of Nebraska, Cheryl Wernimont of Carroll, JoAnn Wernimont of Arcadia, Mary Kay Wernimont of Carroll, and Ralph Fisher of Texas; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Phyllis in 2012; and his daughter Mary.

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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You have our sincere condolences. Emmett & Mary Anne Lahr

Mary Anne Lahr – January 13 2021 at 6:57 PM

Merf, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My condolences to you. If there's anything I can do, please ask.

Donna Pulido – January 14 2021 at 6:10 PM

Lit a candle in memory of Lawrence "Larry" Hinners

Marilyn ( Hinners ) Jeschke – January 13 2021 at 8:28 PM

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