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.

Norma Pietig, 87 of Carroll, died early Friday morning, January 27, 2012 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Schott. Pianist will be Marcy Anderson. Song Leader will be Sherry Loughran. Lector for the funeral mass will be Norma’s granddaughter, Holly Northey, and Norma’s son-in-law, Tom Louis. Gift Bearers will be Norma’s daughters: Sue Northey, Nancy Schumacher, and Pat Louis. Eucharistic Ministers will be Norma’s sister, Sister Bernyne Stark F.S.P.A., and Phil and Michele Phillips. Casket Bearers will be: Scott Northey, Dan Maher, Michael Maher, Brian Schumacher, Holly Northey, and Tom Louis. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4 p.m. on Monday where there will be a Christian Wake Service at 5:30 p.m, followed by a rosary.
The casket will be moved to Holy Spirit Church at 9 a.m. Tuesday where visitation will resume until time of the funeral mass. Memorials may be left at the funeral home or the church for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolence may be left for Norma’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Born on June 23, 1924 at Carroll, Iowa, Norma Frances was the daughter of Frank and Marie (Reck) Stark. She spent her entire lifetime in the Carroll area and attended St. Joseph’s Grade School, before graduating from St. Angela Academy. On July 13, 1943 Norma married Franklin W. Pietig at St. Joseph’s Church in Carroll. Frank and Norma lived in Dedham for a brief time before making their home in Carroll. Throughout her lifetime Norma was a secretary for several businesses in the area and also volunteered at the St. Lawrence Rectory. She was a talented seamstress, enjoyed playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of St. Lawrence Parish, and Parish Ladies Guild.
Survivors include her children: Don Pietig and his wife Alice of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Sue Northey and her husband Scott of Atlanta, GA, Nancy Schumacher of Carroll, and Pat Louis and her husband Tom of Carroll; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Sister Bernyne Stark, F.S.P.A. of Lacrosse,WI, and Mary Ann Neppl of Halbur; her sister-in-law, Marion Pietig Martin of Omaha, NE; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Franklin W. Pietig in February of 1992, and her grandson, Matthew Louis.

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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Dear Pat and Norma's family, Our sympathy to each of you. Because we are at our winter home at Alamo, Texas I could not attend any of the services but you have been with us in prayer and spirit. May she rest in peace! Kaye & Tex Stock

Kaye Stock – January 31 2012 at 2:10 PM

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Don, Sue, Nancy and Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I remember her being such a beautiful, warm woman. You are so lucky to have had her for as long as you did. May you remember all the happy, wonderful memories Norma created for you. My heart goes out to all of you.

Patt Heithoff Hultman – January 30 2012 at 5:56 PM

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Deepest Sympathy, Pat, Kim & Erin Neppl

Kim Neppl – January 30 2012 at 12:14 AM

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My sympathies to the family of Norma. May she rest in peace and all of you have many happy memories to recall.

Joan Bloom – January 29 2012 at 3:44 PM

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To the families of Norma & Mary Ann- So sorry to hear about Norma. Norma was such a friendly lady. June

June Heinrichs & Robert Smith – January 29 2012 at 9:53 AM

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