Robert “Bob” Broich

08/02/1925 –

03/24/2020

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.

A live stream to Bob’s service can be found at this link: https://youtu.be/Bp261VeT7eg

You may also go to www.youtube.com, and search for the Sharp Funeral Home Carroll, Iowa Channel Page. Click on Live Streams Tab, and Bob’s Service link will also appear there. After the service completion, a recording will be available as well.

Robert “Bob” Broich, 94 of Carroll, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll.

Private Family Services will be held at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Casket Bearers will be Bob’s children. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Sharp Funeral Home, 226 W. 8th St., Carroll, IA 51401 for the Robert Broich family for a later designation.

Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Bob’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Born on August 2, 1925 at Willey, Iowa, Robert was the son of John J. and Emilia (Neppl) Broich. He attended St. Mary’s School in Willey. After graduation Bob worked for area farmers as well as helping his parents with their farm operation. On December 29, 1948, Bob was united in marriage to Edra Weeks at Annunciation Catholic Church in Coon Rapids, Iowa. The couple raised their family and farmed in the Willey area. In 1965 they bought their farm east of Viola Center. In 2001, following their retirement, Bob and Edra moved to Carroll.

Bob enjoyed fishing, playing cards, woodworking and tending to the farm. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Bob was a member of St. John Paul II Parish – St. Lawrence Church in Carroll.

Bob is survived by his children: Marcia (Martin) Hanson of Audubon, Mary Lou Collins of Omaha, NE, Mark (Jan) Broich of Ossian, Marlys Yawarsky of Carroll, Marty (Kay) Broich of Alta, Marita (John) Grebl of Omaha, Mike (Shelly) Broich of Boone; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; his siblings: Clayton (Bernita) Broich of Carroll, Delores (Vern) Langel of Omaha, Marilyn Snyder of Breda, Joleen (Ron) Klocke of Carroll, John (Mary Jo) Broich of Carroll, and Laurel Jean (Denis) Heithoff of Carroll; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Yvonne Broich of Carroll, Twilla Hoffman of Carroll, Dale (Roberta) Weeks of Seymour, Shirley Weeks of Marshalltown, and Phyllis Weeks of Ankeny; as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended relatives.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Edra; his sons-in-law: Dennis Yawarsky and Bill Collins; and his brothers: Marvin, Thomas, and Jerome Broich.

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

Brian always spoke of his Grandfather with great love and affection. I'm glad that such a good man will be remembered with such loving kindness.

Barbara L Flick – March 25 2020 at 2:56 PM

Broich family: Bob was a dear man who cared deeply for his family and friends. He was proud of his children's achievements and was always ready to talk about them. Job well done, Bob. We will keep your family in our hearts in the days ahead. Wes & CJ Niles

CJ Niles – March 25 2020 at 7:16 PM

My deepest sympathies and big hugs to this family. Especially to Marcia on the loss of her father.

Janet Bockenstedt – March 27 2020 at 11:30 PM

I will miss Uncle Bob. I want to say to all the Broichs, to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and siblings--- I'm thinking of you all at this very sad time. I wish I could hug you all. It is hard losing the patriarch of the group. He was a kind, soft spoken, wise man. He rounds out the card table with the 3 other brothers.

Deb Broich-Gostele – March 28 2020 at 11:05 PM

Dear Bob Broich family, I am Fr. Stan Mader, My mother was Mary Margaret Schultes, Bob's cousin. I got to meet him a few times. I know that "Bob and Edra" were well loved by my Mom and Dad. I am sad to hear of his passing, and especially at this time when it is difficult for family to gather and have friends console them. Please know he will be in my prayers.

Fr. Stan Mader – March 29 2020 at 9:45 PM

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