Russell Haubrich

11/07/1963 –

11/04/2018

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.

Russell William Haubrich, 54 of Carroll and formerly of Audubon, died Sunday, November 4, 2018.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 8, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dedham. The Celebrant will be Fr. Brian Feller, assisted by Deacon Louis Meiners. Music will be by Cindy Bauer and the St. Joseph’s Choir. Lectors for the funeral mass will be Bob Danner and Kevin Schultes. Gift Bearers will be Julie Tani and Kimberly Tani. Casket Bearers will be: Chris Linderblood, Matt Steffensmeier, Joshua DeVries, Nick DeVries, Adam Mikkelsen, and Dylan DeMey. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4 p.m. on Wednesday where there will be a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m. The casket will be moved to St. Joseph’s Church in Dedham on Thursday morning where additional visitation will be held from 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for the Haubrich family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Russell, the son of William and Melva (Anthofer) Haubrich, was born on November 7, 1963 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. He graduated from Audubon High School in 1982. He attended Northwest Missouri State. On September 7, 1991, he was united in marriage to Kay Lynn Mikkelsen at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dedham. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his family. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Iowa Hawkeye fan.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Lynn Haubrich and their children, Aaron, Marissa and Emily all of Carroll; his mother, Melva Haubrich, of Carroll; his sisters: Joni (Rod) DeVries, of Ankeny, Patricia (Bobby) Cryder, of Boone, Gail (Mike) Linderblood, of Boone, Peggy (Don) Duncan of Boone, and Julie (Ron) Tani of Manhattan Beach, CA; his parents-in-law, Don and Louise Mikkelsen of Carroll; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Steve (Mary) Mikkelsen of Dedham, Mark (Laurie) Mikkelsen of Dedham, Scott (Brook) Mikkelsen of Halbur, and sister-in-law, Jane (Mark) DeMey of Carroll, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Russell was preceded in death by his father, William in 2005.

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

Russ and I went to St. Patrick’s Church in Audubon. I remember a young boy whom everyone liked and respected. He never changed. In high school, he was just as friendly, rested, and intelligent as he was growing up. I had the privilege of teach all of his kids at Audubon High School. ALL of his children were reflections of their father. Smart, respectful, funny, and thoughtful. My prayers are with Kay, Aaron, Marissa, and Emily. Bless all of you.

Joni Madsen – November 06 2018 at 5:23 PM

Aaron, I didn't know your father but if he is anything like you, he is a fantastic man. I am so terribly sorry to hear about his passing. Hugs Jeri Tripp CMA (AAMA) DMU

jeri – November 09 2018 at 9:10 AM

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Russell Haubrich.

Comment #26778743 – November 08 2018 at 11:03 AM

Thoughts and prayers for everyone. Trisha Drees

Trisha Drees – November 07 2018 at 9:18 PM

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