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.

Lois Wiederin Beyer, age 62, of Carroll, died Friday, January 12, 2018 at Accura Healthcare in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Kevin Richter. Music will be by Barb McDermott and the Holy Spirit Choir. Lectors will be Wendi Fagan, and Andrea Rohe. Gift Bearers will be Kelsie Reicks, Becky Donner, Chris Klocke, Amy Niehaus, Amber Kirsch, Rachel Jackson, Lacey Laubscher, Shannon Heisterkamp, and Jessica Presley. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Lois’ daughter, Jennifer, granddaughter, Kelsie, her siblings and their families. Casket Bearers will be Shawn Wiederin, Jamie Wiederin, Ron Stoffers, Jr., Russell Kirsch, Brad Kirsch, Cory Wiederin, Josh Wiederin, and Edwin Heisterkamp. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, where there will be a Christian Wake Service held at 7 p.m.

The casket will be moved to Holy Spirit church on Wednesday morning, where visitation will resume at 9:30 a.m., and continue until the 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 Lois’ family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Born on November 5, 1955 in Carroll, Iowa; Lois is the daughter of Merle and Thelma (Huegerich) Wiederin. She grew up in Carroll, and graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School in 1973. After high school Lois worked at Boomsma Eggs in Glidden. Lois then worked at Kasperbauer Cleaners in Carroll for many years. This was a job she was very dedicated to, and enjoyed going to work every day.

Lois enjoyed barbeques, cooking, canning, and making her famous salsa. She also enjoyed the Christmas holiday, Christmas lights, and baking delicious Christmas candies, and goodies. She appreciated sitting outside, socializing, and playing cards with family and friends. Most of all Lois enjoyed taking road trips and listening to Simon and Garfunkel with her daughter Jenny, and cheering on, #10, her granddaughter Kelsie in all of her activities, very rarely missing any event. Lois will be remembered for her generous spirit, always putting others first, and never having a dull moment when you were with her. Lois was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll.

Left to celebrate Lois’ life is her daughter, Jennifer Reicks of Carroll; her granddaughter, Kelsie Reicks; her siblings: Lou Ann Stoffers of Omaha, Robert (Mary) Wiederin of Carroll, Kathy Olson, and fiancé Dick Greteman of Carroll, Lynn (Mary) Wiederin of Ralston, LaVonne (Rick) Richardson of Zapata, TX, and Mike Wiederin of Lidderdale; also surviving are her sisters-in-law, and brother-in-law: Sharon Wiederin of Arcadia, Jerome Kirsch of Carroll, and Karlynn Wiederin of Ralston; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her sister: Shirley Kirsch; her brothers: Larry, Gary, LaVerne, and Steve; and a brother-in-law: Ron Stoffers, Sr.

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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Thoughts & prayers to the Wiederin family. Many the many memories you have help bring you comfort .

Sheryl Zimmerman – January 14 2018 at 3:11 PM

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Lit a candle in memory of Lois Wiederin Beyer

Becky Donner – January 16 2018 at 1:21 PM

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My thoughts and prayers to Jenny and the Weiderin family. Linda Weeks and family

Linda Weeks – January 16 2018 at 12:04 PM

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Lit a candle in memory of Lois Wiederin Beyer

Renee Stoffers – January 15 2018 at 5:44 PM

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