Romayne “Romey” Wittry

12/10/1932 –

02/22/2018

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.

Romayne “Romey” Wittry, age 85, of Breda, died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Regency Park Nursing Home in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Breda. The celebrant will be Fr. Mark Stoll. Con-Celebrant will be Fr. Gary Snyder. Music will be by Marilyn Hundling, and the St. Bernard Choir. Lector will be Barb Hoffman. Gift Bearers will be Romey’s nieces and nephews. Casket Bearers will be Dave Wittry, Tom Wittry, Dean Wittry, Craig Nieland, Matt Gruhn, and Dick Wittry. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Breda after 3 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a rosary prayed at 3:30 p.m., and a Christian Wake Service will be held at 5 p.m.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Breda, and online condolences may be left for Romayne’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Born on December 10, 1932 northeast of Breda, Iowa, Romayne was the son of Bernard and Magdalene (Snyder) Wittry. He grew up near Breda, and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in 1952. After his formal education Romey began farming with his parents. He continued to farm until 2006, when he retired to Carroll.

Romey enjoyed collecting toy tractors, and model cars. He also enjoyed attending auctions, cats, and visiting with many people. Romey appreciated tinkering, and fixing anything that needed to be fixed. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Breda.

Left to celebrate Romey’s life is his siblings: Della Nieland of Manson, Dale (Catherine) Wittry of Carroll, John (Marceal) Wittry of Breda; his sisters-in-law: Joan Wittry of Breda, and Jane Wittry of Allen, TX; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.

Romey was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Magdalene Wittry; his brothers: Eugene Wittry, and Ken Wittry, and his brother-in-law: Pat Nieland.

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 ~ Breda, Iowa

102 S 5th St, Breda, IA, 51436

712-673-2828

[email protected]

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

So many loving memories of this gentleman. He was an expert teaser, loved having the kids around and a very kind soul.

janet dietrich – February 23 2018 at 6:49 PM

Such a wonderful man!!! The memories waiting in line for him to push us on the tire swing are some of my favorite!

Margy Anderson – February 23 2018 at 9:15 PM

My Sympathy to the Wittry family. May Romayne rest in the peace of the Lord. Carleen (Nieland) Schwieso

Carleen Schwieso – February 24 2018 at 9:40 AM

Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Romayne "Romey" Wittry.

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