Lorraine “Rainy” Wieland

09/05/1935 –

05/28/2017

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.

Lorraine “Rainy” Wieland, age 81, of Carroll, died Sunday, May 28, 2017, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll. The celebrant will be Fr. Craig Collison assisted by Deacon Gary Schon. Fr. Timothy Schott will con-celebrate the funeral mass. Music will be by Kate Cuddy and the St. Lawrence Choir with Sherry Loughran as Cantor. Mass Servers will be Jacob Snyder and Josh Sapp. Lectors will be Samantha Schmitz, Katie Wieland, and Alicia Snyder. Gift Bearers will be Lorraine’s grandchildren. Casket Bearers will be William Wieland, Daniel Wieland, Ronald Wieland, Timothy Wieland, James Wieland, and Charles Wieland. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4 p.m. on Wednesday where there will be a Rosary prayed at 6 p.m.

The casket will be moved to St. Lawrence Church on Thursday morning where visitation will resume at 9 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 Lorraine’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Born on September 5, 1935 at Carroll, Iowa, Lorraine was the daughter of Clarence and Catherine (Gehling) Masching. She grew up near Carroll, and graduated from St. Angela’s Academy in 1953. On January 11, 1954, Lorraine was united in marriage to Paul Wieland at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Carroll. The couple made their home in the Carroll community where Lorraine was a devoted homemaker raising their nine children. In addition to being a homemaker Lorraine also worked various jobs in Carroll.

Lorraine enjoyed working with children, trips to the casino, and being a member of her card club for over fifty years. Most of all Lorraine enjoyed the time she spent with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered as a great friend, and a great lady.

Left to celebrate Lorraine’s life is her husband of 63 years, Paul Wieland of Carroll; their nine children: Bill (Lisa) Wieland of Johnston, Daniel “Boone” Wieland of Cedar Rapids, Ron (Carolyn) Wieland of Crete, NE, Becky (Dave) Snyder of Carroll, Connie (Mike) Sapp of Carroll, Tim (Lori) Wieland of Des Moines, Mary (Al) Schmitz of Halbur, Jim (Kathy) Wieland of Ames, and Charlie Wieland of Richardson, TX; 24 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are her siblings: Evie (Donald) Wieland of Carroll, Edna Ludwig of Carroll, Lois (Chuck) Neumayer of Carroll, Don (Barb) Masching of Breda, and Jim (Joyce) Masching of Carroll; her brothers-in-law: Leo Schon of Carroll, Jim (Mary Ann) Pudenz of Carroll; her sisters-in-law: Betty Masching of Carroll, and Beatrice (Richard) Pudenz of Carroll; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; a great-great-granddaughter Eva in infancy; her siblings: Rosemary Schon, Mary Pudenz, Louis (Eunice) Masching, Edwin (Norma) Masching; and two siblings in infancy: Leona Masching, and Robert Masching; her brother-in-law: Orville Ludwig her sisters-in-law: Maxine (Leon) Schultes, Sister Marian Wieland, F.S.P.A., and Dolores (LaVern) Pudenz.

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

Our sympathy to you and your family Joe . Grandma will be missed.

Mike n jean day – May 29 2017 at 9:03 PM

Rainy was like a second Mom to me, I think I slept over at Chuck's house as much as my own during the summers! I'm so sorry to hear she passed. You and your family will be in my prayers! -Steve Snyder

Steven J Snyder – June 01 2017 at 12:27 PM

Lit a candle in memory of Lorraine "Rainy" Wieland

Renee (Wiederin) Heuton – May 31 2017 at 8:51 AM

Mary,Al and family So sorry to here about your Mother. She was a wonderful person. Love working with her at the day care. She made a remarkable tuna salad. So our prayers go out for you

Diane Campbell – May 31 2017 at 9:20 AM

Sweet Sincerity was purchased for the family of Lorraine "Rainy" Wieland.

Comment #22491667 – May 29 2017 at 3:37 PM

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