Maxine V. Schultes

02/15/1933 –

04/30/2012

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.

Maxine Schultes, age 79, of Willey, Iowa, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Friday at St. Mary Church in Willey. The Celebrant will be Father Timothy Johnson. Lectors will be granddaughters, Nichole Schultes, Sarah Cue, and Jessica Schultes. Mass Servers will be grandchildren, Sammi Schultes, Danny Baumhover, and Brittany Baumhover. Gift Bearers will be grandchildren, Madison Reynolds, Mason Reynolds, Stephanie Schultes, Anna Schultes, Joel Schultes, Becca Schultes, Ashley Schultes, Vicki Stinson, and Melissa Schultes. Music will be by organist Barb Danner and St. Mary Choir. Communion Ministers will be Karen Schultes, Mary Schreck, and Mary Lou Schultes. Casket Bearers will be grandsons, Chris Schultes, Marty Baumhover, Jake Schultes, Tyler Schultes, Anthony Schultes, Mitch Schultes, Leon Schultes, Mark Stamps, Nick Schultes, and Bret Schultes. Burial will be at St. Mary Parish Cemetery in Willey.
Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 3:30 P.M. Thursday. A rosary will be prayed at 4 P.M. followed by a Christian wake service at 7 P.M. by St. Mary Parish. On line condolences may be left for Maxine’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Maxine was born on February 15, 1933, at Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary (Kanne) Wieland. She spent her lifetime in the Carroll and Willey communities and attended St. Joseph School in Carroll and graduated from St. Angela Academy. On November 15, 1954, she was united in marriage to Leon Schultes at St. Joseph Church in Carroll with Father Bernard Wieland officiating. Maxine and Leon made their home on the family farm southwest of Willey where they farmed and raised their family. Following Leon’s death in August 2002, Maxine moved to her home in Carroll in 2003. She was a member of St. Mary Parish, Honorary Member of St. Mary Ladies Guild, and Honorary Member of the Dedham American Legion Auxiliary. Maxine enjoyed sewing, gardening, fishing, and enjoying the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Maxine is survived by her children, Mike (Nancy) Schultes of Carroll, Margaret (Jerry) Stamps of Odessa, Texas, Tom (Karen) Schultes of Glidden, Alan (Cheryl) Schultes of Dedham, Matt (Marilyn) Schultes of Johnston, Gene (Bev) Schultes of Dedham, Joan (Steve) Baumhover of Dedham, Jim Schultes of Dedham, and Dawn (Shawn) Reynolds of Alleman; 25 Grandchildren; 4 Great-Grandchildren; her sisters, Sister Marian Wieland F.S.P.A. of LaCrosse, Wisc., Delores Pudenz of Carroll, and Bea ( Richard) Pudenz of Carroll; brothers, Paul (Rainy) Wieland of Carroll and Donald (Evie) Wieland of Carroll; and by her sisters-in-law, Janet Snyder of Breda, Dorothy Bruening of Carroll, Loretta Hannasch of San Antonio, Texas, Marilyn Pletchette of Carroll, and Mary Lou Schultes of Carroll.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; and by her husband Leon Schultes.

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

gene – May 20 2012 at 9:07 AM

Schultes Family, We are all very sorry for the loss of Maxine, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care! Employees of Southside Welding

Southside Welding – May 07 2012 at 5:06 PM

Dear Schultes Family, I was saddened to learn of your mother's passing. I have so many fond memories of her when we were growing up. She was an amazing woman! My sympathy to each of you.

Patty Schmitz Ripley – May 04 2012 at 8:44 AM

To the Schultes Family you all my deepest smypathy on the passing of your mother. It is not easy loosing a parent, or a loved one. You are in my thoughts during this time. Brenda

Brenda Bengard – May 04 2012 at 8:32 AM

My thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Maxine was a great lady. Cherish the memories.

Ruth (Hoffman) Broxton – May 03 2012 at 8:44 PM

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