Roberta “Bertie” Tigges

05/12/1940 –

08/27/2021

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.

Roberta “Bertie” Tigges, age 81 of Carroll, died at her home in Carroll on Friday, August 27, 2021.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1st at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Willey. The Celebrant will be Fr. James Tigges. The Concelebrant will be Fr. Kevin Richter. Music will be provided by Kathy Halbur and Kathleen Macke, with a special song by Brad Wallace. Lector for the service will be Ron Vogel. Gift bearers will be Megan Wallace and Jacob Wallace. Casket Bearers will be Brad Wallace, Rich Wallace, Chris Wallace, Scott Tigges, Ron Vogel, Scott Wilson, Jamie Anderson, and Brad Parcher. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery. Catholic Daughters of the Americas and The Antonian School of Nursing will be forming an honor guard for the service. An invitation is extended to any nurses past or present that worked with Bertie to join the honor guard. Those members forming an honor guard, please be at the church by 10:30 a.m.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll with a Rosary being led by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at 7:00 p.m.

An additional visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Mary’s Church.

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

Born in Carroll on May 12, 1940, Bertie was the daughter of George and Barbara (Scharfenkamp) Tigges. She grew up on a farm outside Willey and attended St. Mary’s School in Willey until high school where she transferred to Kuemper Catholic High School, graduating with the class of 1958. In September of 1964, Bertie graduated from the Antonian School of Practical Nursing, thus beginning her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). For 46 years, Bertie was an LPN at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Carroll, the majority of which she spent caring for newborns.

Bertie was an avid bingo player and loved bowling, playing cards, and word search / jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoyed traveling, including an occasional trip to the casino. Bertie was a member of St. Mary’s Parish in Willey, and later became a member of Holy Spirit Church where she served faithfully as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Women’s Guild and a longtime member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Bertie enjoyed her time with friends and colleagues, but she treasured the time spent with her family the most.

She is survived by her siblings: Joleen Wallace of Carroll, Denis (Joyce) Tigges, of Carroll, and Fr. James Tigges of Ft. Dodge; 4 nieces; 4 nephews; 20 great nieces and nephews; 9 great-great nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Bertie was preceded in death by her parents: George and Barbara Tigges; and her brother: David Tigges.

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

Prayers to all of Bertie’s family. I always enjoyed visiting with her and feel blessed to have been a small part of her life. May she Rest In Peace.

Cecelia Thelen – August 29 2021 at 1:39 PM

My thoughts and prayers to Bertie's family.

Renee Brincks – August 29 2021 at 5:19 PM

I met Bertie at Orchard View and loved visiting with her at Coffee in the morning. She shared many stories of her life as a nurse and tales of traveling with her friends. Bertie had a way of telling her story that would bring such laughter and joy. I am so grateful to have known Bertie and will always think of her with a smile. I do believe she was one of God’s special angels here on earth. Thank you , Bertie. Levan Eich

Levan Eich – August 30 2021 at 5:47 PM

Bertie served as a volunteer for St. Anthony nursing home for @ 10 years daily including weekends. She absolutely loved her role. The best part of her ministry was the " new life" she experienced in her ministry. Bertie was a "GIFT". May she rest in Peace.

Peg Scheidt – August 30 2021 at 8:09 PM

Bertie touched so many lives as a nurse in the Birthing Unit. The newborns loved her gentle touch. We worked many hours together and she became a treasured friend. She will be missed so much. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Pat

Pat Hogan – August 31 2021 at 8:32 AM

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