Regina Frischmeyer

12/19/1925 –

10/26/2023

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.

Regina Elizabeth (Riesselman) Frischmeyer was born December 19, 1925, the daughter of Henry and Kathrina (Muhlbauer) Riesselman. She died at St Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll, Iowa, Thursday October 26, 2023, at the age of 97.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at St. Lawrence Church – St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Schott. Music will be by Kathy Halbur. Lectors for the Funeral Mass will be Marvin Frischmeyer and Alden Frischmeyer. Gift Bearers will be Mitchell and Sarah Frischmeyer. Eucharistic Minister will be Mary Ann Schulte. Casket Bearers will be Marvin, Alden, Joseph, Chris, Denis, Brian Frischmeyer, Pam Guerrerio, and Gary Schulte. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll with a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Thursday at the church.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for the Frischmeyer family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Regina grew up on a farm near Halbur, Iowa, and received her education at a school near her home. Regina was united in marriage on January 10th, 1951, to Leonard Frischmeyer at St Augustine Church in Halbur. The couple settled on a farm near Glidden, Iowa, where they raised grain & livestock. In Regina’s leisure time, she enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She relished her time being involved in Holy Family Parish in Lidderdale, Iowa, whether it was cleaning the church, making apple pies for the bake sale, or coffee with the ladies of the parish. At home, Regina enjoyed raising an immaculate garden with a scenic flower bed that bloomed all spring, summer, and fall. During the winter months, you could always find Regina making a quilt for her family or grandchildren. Regina also had a special talent for cooking large meals for her family and in particular enjoyed the fall harvest season and holidays.
Regina was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leonard in 1991; one daughter, Joyce Schulte in 1985; brothers, Herbert (Dolores) Riesselman, Lawrence (Ada) Riesselman, Vincent (Edith) Riesselman, Henry Riesselman, Walter (Lucille) Riesselman, Leonard (Donna) Riesselman; sisters, Marie (Bill) Wernimont, Kathryn (Bob) Curnyn ; brother- in-law Tom Christiansen, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Lawrence (Irma) Frischmeyer; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Kenneth (Margaret) Stangl; grandsons Steven Schulte and Curtis Frischmeyer.
Survivors include six sons; Marvin (Julie) Frischmeyer, Alden D.V.M. (Karen) Frischmeyer, Joseph Frischmeyer, Chris (Julie) Frischmeyer, Denis (Tami) Frischmeyer, Brian (Diane) Frischmeyer; one daughter Pam (Tony) Guerrerio; son-in-law Gary (Mary Ann) Schulte; two brothers, Andrew (JoAnn) Riesselman, Vernon (Betty) Riesselman; one sister, Alice Christiansen; sister-in-law Linda Riesselman 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers/gifts, memorial contributions may be made in care of St. Anthony nursing home or a charity of the family’s choice.

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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