Robert Schachtner

06/29/1951 –

09/05/2011

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.

Robert Schachtner, 60 of Sabetha, Kansas, died early Monday morning, September 5, 2011 at the Sabetha Manor Nursing Home in Sabetha, Kansas.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Johnson. Music will be by Barb McDermott and the Holy Spirit Choir. Lector will be Bob’s sister, Joyce Murphy. Gift Bearers will be Bob’s nephews, Nathan Lang and Patrick Murphy. Eucharistic Ministers will be Bob’s brother in-laws, Curtis Lang and Dennis Murphy. Casket Bearers will be Bob’s sons, Curt Schachtner and Robert Schachtner, Bob’s brother in-laws, Curtis Lang and Luther Raatikka, and Bob’s nephews, Nathan Lang and Patrick Murphy. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 5 p.m. on Friday where there will be a rosary at 6:30 p.m. The casket will be taken to Holy Spirit Church at 8:30 a.m. Saturday where visitation will resume until time of the funeral mass.
Memorials may be left at the funeral home or the church for the American Diabetes Association in Robert’s name.
Born on June 29, 1951 at Carroll, Iowa, Robert Joseph Schachtner was the son of Joseph E. and Dorothy (Brand) Schachtner. He grew up in the Carroll community and attended Kuemper schools through his freshman year. Bob completed high school at Divine Heart Seminary in Donaldson, Indiana where he was a standout basketball player. He later attended Wartburg in Waverly and married Joyce Buls in 1972. Bob worked as an accountant for Younkers in Des Moines later working for an asbestos removal company in Kansas. For the past 30 years Bob resided in Kansas where he lived at Ottawa, Baldwin, and most recently Sabetha. He was brought great joy and pride by his grandson Colby. Bob will be remembered as someone always willing to lend a helping hand, his terrific memory, and for his thoughtfulness towards others. He enjoyed collecting coins, was an avid Yankee and Hawkeye fan and was devoted to his faith.
Survivors include his two sons, Curt Schachtner and his wife Beth of Groveton, GA and Robert Schachtner and his wife Ellen of Chicago, IL; his grandson, Colby Schachtner at home in Groveton, GA; his mother, Dorothy Schachtner of Carroll; his brother, Ronald (Janet) Schachtner of Channelview, TX; his sisters: Joyce (Dennis) Murphy of Kansas City, KS, Janet (Luther) Raatikka of Apple Valley, MN, and Barbara (Curtis) Lang of Bella Vista, AR; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Rose Schachtner; his maternal grandparents, William and Dora Brand; his father Joseph Edward Schachtner; and his nephew, Bryan Murphy.

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

Being a few years younger than Bob, I will always remember he had quite a status as a basketball player! He was good. Passing the other 125 kids on Elm Street, one felt quite normal. But when seeing Bob, there was an Excitement, because in the 1960s he was a Basketball Hero. These were the days when youth worked hard at being Heroes, and Bob certainly fell into that category. I still see the crowds loudly cheering him on at SS. Peter & Paul gym (now Holy Spirit). Bob's gift was athletics and, more than a talent, it was a Gift. Needless to say, he was quite popular at school. I'm glad, in a way, I didn't know him in the final segment of his life, because this is how I remember him. In an age where Heroism is nearly dead, he was truly a powerful and dynamic Hero, to us boys on Elm Street. Well, Bob, thank you for so richly giving of yourself, for those positive lifetime Memories which have stood the test of time. Do say Hi! to Mom and Dad...

Steve Volk – February 28 2012 at 11:56 AM

I was thinking about my old friend from Divine Heart today. I googled his name and was so sorry to find that he had passed away yesterday. In High School I looked up to Bob. Yes, he was a great Basketball player. Probably averaged over 25 points a game, but he was a better friend. After he graduated he came back and we took a road trip together to visit some of his classmates in Ohio. I hadn't heard from Bob for a long time. Geography sometimes keeps people apart. I am sorry for his Family and friends who will surely miss him. God Bless.

Robert Naelitz – December 06 2011 at 7:40 PM

Thank you for the opportunity to get to know Bob. He was quite a character. I used to help him back to his room and make sure that the game was on for him. He was respected and loved here. The staff of Sabetha Manor will never forget you Bob. Go Yankees! -Ron Hicks, Administrator P.S. There should be a Hawkeye image here for us to choose. :)

Ron Hicks – September 22 2011 at 8:58 AM

Our Brother is Home Home is a place of safety and rest A time to spend with family and at best A place to go at the end of each day A haven that keeps scary things at bay Our brother has travelled home many times before But this time his way home leads him onto a different path for sure To the home of his Father, his Redeemer, his Lord Where, for Bob, there is no more suffering, loneliness, or pain Only sounds of the angels singing, "Holy, Holy, Holy" again and again Oh yes, there are sunflower seeds, peanuts, and crackerjack All those old NY Yankees are suited up and playing a game And Bobby Joe calls out to each of them by name We are sad that he has left us behind without a thought But the smile on Bobby's face removes all our doubt That he is enjoying himself in his Father's home A place where all of us with Faith will someday go Where we will find a seat right next to Bobby Joe And echoing his voice, Go Yankees!

Janet Raatikka – September 11 2011 at 9:49 PM

I remember the broken arm! Rest in peace Bobby Joe,Strength and courage to your loved ones.

Debra(Heim)Tuchbaum – September 10 2011 at 8:48 AM

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