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.

The direct link to Scott’s Funeral Mass can be found by clicking the link here: https://youtu.be/XOeEDyv-o3s. It is also available via the Sharp Funeral Home – Carroll YouTube Page.

Scott Nepple, 48 of Carroll, died early Sunday morning, October 3, 2021, at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, at St. John Paul II Parish – Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Kevin Richter. Concelebrant will be Fr. Merlin Schrad. Music will be by Kathy Halbur and Kathleen Macke. Lector for the Funeral Mass will be Jean Lampe. Gift Bearers will be Margo Rogers, Ethan Nepple, Aida Nepple, and Kyler Nepple. Casket Bearers will be Brad Addison, Randal Rogers, Matt Hofbauer, Bill Wiederien, Ron Wiederien, and Don Golwitzer. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Additional visitation will be held from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Friday at Holy Spirit Church.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Scott’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Born on September 4, 1973, in Carroll, Iowa, Scott was the son of Donald and Beverly (Wiederien) Nepple. He grew up in Carroll and was a 1992 graduate of Kuemper Catholic High School. Following his schooling Scott held various jobs in Carroll; later going to work for Opportunity Living in Lake City where he was employed for over 18 years. He thoroughly loved his job there and working with all the staff and residents. On August 2, 2003, Scott was united in marriage to Delores Mentzer at Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. The couple made their home in Carroll and later moved to Lake City. In recent years, Scott and Delores welcomed three foreign exchange students into their home: Linda Leonhard, Irene Kober, and Makiko Ishikana.
Scott enjoyed playing cards, grilling, and smoking food and was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs fan. He loved his family; especially teasing all his nieces and nephews.
Scott is survived by his wife Delores of Lake City; his parents, Don and Bev Nepple of Carroll; his sister, Michelle (Chris) Mount of Omaha; his brother, Kevin Nepple of Carroll; his step-father, David Mohr; his sister-in-law, Marcia Simons of Lake City; his brother-in-law, Randal Rogers of Lake City; Delore’s, step-sisters, Crystal Rice and Amber Hoyt; Delore’s, step-brothers, Davey Mohr and Matt Mohr; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Scott was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jan Mohr; his father-in-law, George Mentzer; his sister-in-law, Shawna Nepple; and his brother-in-law, John Simons.

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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Susan Teter-Lord – October 04 2021 at 11:54 PM

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Our sincere sympathy and prayers for Scott and the family for this loss. Leon and Florence Oswald

Florence Oswald – October 07 2021 at 2:00 PM

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So sorry Bev and Don and family to hear of Scott's passing. Our prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace. Connie and Bill Foval

Connie Foval – October 07 2021 at 6:14 PM

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So sorry for your loss. Laurie Prichard

Laurie L Prichard – October 09 2021 at 9:30 PM

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Don and Bev, I am so sorry to hear of Scott's passing! Thoughts and prayers for you and family. Carol (Wegman) Wittry

Carol Wegman Wittry – October 11 2021 at 4:19 PM

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