Obituary

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.

Rudell Snyder, age 80, of Carroll, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, early Tuesday morning, December 21, 2010 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Johnson. Lector will be Rudell’s son-in-law, Joe Schwaller. Gift Bearers will be Rudell’s daughter-in-laws: Julie Snyder, Becky Snyder, and Janel Snyder. Casket Bearers will be Rudell’s sons: Jim Snyder, Donald Snyder, Dave Snyder, and Mike Snyder, and Rudell’s son-in-laws: Wes Horn, Bob Running, Joe Schwaller, Bobby Molak and Mike Sturm. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
The family will receive friends at the Holy Spirit Church beginning at 9:30 a.m., Thursday morning until time of the funeral mass.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Online condolences may be left for Rudell’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Born on February 1, 1930 at Carroll, Iowa, Rudell Frank Snyder was the son of Mathew and Minnie (Rutten) Snyder. He spent his entire lifetime in the Carroll Community and attended St. Lawrence School. Following his schooling, Rudy began working various jobs and also assisted his family with their farm operation. He then began working for Heider Manufacturing in Carroll where he worked for over 30 years. Rudell was married to Ruth Ann Kennebeck on November 14, 1949 at St. Mary’s Church in Willey, Iowa. Rudy was a simple man; a man of little words; but a man who was a great role model as a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved a good ball game. He cherished his time at home and always had some small project that needed doing. Mr. Snyder was a member of Holy Spirit Parish in Carroll.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Snyder of Carroll, his daughters: Judy Horn and her husband Wes of Carroll, Jeanie Running and her husband Bob of Carroll, Diane Schwaller and her husband Joe of Omaha, Nebraska, Sue Molak and her husband Bobby of Carroll, and Jodie Sturm and her husband Mike of Carroll; his sons: Jim Snyder and his wife Julie of Pella, Donald Snyder of Lima, Peru, Dave Snyder and his wife Becky of Carroll, and Mike Snyder and his wife Janel of Carroll; 26 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Millie Dion of Carroll, and Evelyn (John) Wheeler of New Port Ricky, Florida; and one brother, Marvin Snyder of Carroll.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Thomas in infancy, a brother Leonard Snyder; a brother-in-law, Hank Dion, and a sister-in-law, Florence Snyder.

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

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Jeanie, From the time I moved to Carroll in July, 1980 I always knew your Dad as Mr. Snyder. He was the great guy who lived next door to the Social Security Office on Clark Street, did a wonderful job of cleaning the SSA office, brought us really great treats, always had a smile, and sometimes set off the touchy security alarm system. Now he's a Christmas Angel. Carol

Carol North – December 22 2010 at 10:41 PM

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Ruth and family~~Thinking of you at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.

Jill Wernimont – December 21 2010 at 5:29 PM

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Mike, Janel & family~ We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved father. May you find comfort in your many memories of the happy times you shared. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace!

Dan & Angie Rothmeyer – December 21 2010 at 10:51 PM

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We are soo sorry for your loss. Please know you and the entire family are in our prayers and our thoughts.

Mike and Kari Schneider – December 22 2010 at 8:58 AM

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Just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. Your memories will bring smiles and tears, but I guess knowing that he is in a better place really makes it easier. Losing your father is a tough one-hang in there. To all the Snyders-Lisa Brinker

Lisa Brinker – December 22 2010 at 11:18 AM

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