Thelma M. Wiederin

08/29/1922 –

05/19/2012

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.

Thelma Wiederin, age 89 of Carroll, Iowa, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 A.M. Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Father Timothy Schott. Lectors will be granddaughters, Wendi Behrens and Lacey Laubscher. Gift Bearers will be granddaughters, Roxanne Richardson, Becky Donner, Shannon Heisterkamp, Jennifer Reicks, Lisa Wiederin, Rachel Jackson, Amy Kirsch, and Jessica Wiederin. Mass Servers will be Ryan Klocke, Adam Scharfenkamp, and Ryan Scharfenkamp. Music will be by pianist Marcy Anderson and the St. Lawrence Choir. Honorary Pallbearers will be Thelma’s grandchildren. Casket Bearers will be grandsons, Brian Stoffers, Cory Wiederin, Jeff Wiederin, Shawn Wiederin, Josh Wiederin, Chad Wiederin, and Sheldon Kirsch. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4 P.M. Tuesday. There will be a Christian wake service at 5:30 P.M. Tuesday by St. Lawrence Parish followed by a rosary at 7 P.M. Tuesday. Visitation will resume at 8:30 A.M. Wednesday at St. Lawrence Church until the time of the funeral mass. On line condolences may be left for Thelma’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Thelma was born on August 29, 1922, at Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Bernholtz) Huegerich. She spent her younger years in the Mt. Carmel community and attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School. Following her formal education Thelma helped at home and helped families in the area. Thelma and Merle Wiederin were united in marriage on April 24, 1945, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Mt. Carmel. Thelma and Merle farmed in the Carroll area until 1969 when they moved to Carroll. Thelma raised her family and was employed at Pauline’s Café, Tru-Fit Manufacturing, and Farmland Foods in Carroll until her retirement. She was a member of St. Lawrence Parish and the Parish Ladies Guild. Thelma enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, gardening and flowers, jig saw puzzles, playing cards, country music, and sitting on her front porch.
Survivors include her children, Lou Ann (Ron) Stoffers of Omaha, Nebr., Larry (Sharon) Wiederin of Arcadia, Robert (Mary) Wiederin of Carroll, Gary Wiederin of Lidderdale, Kathy (fiancé, Dick Greteman) Olson of Carroll, Lynn (Mary) Wiederin of Ralston, Lois (Ron “Woody”) Beyer of Carroll, LaVerne Wiederin of Carroll, LaVonne (Rick) Richardson of Aransas Pass, Texas, and Mike Wiederin of Lidderdale; a daughter-in-law, Karlynn Wiederin of Ralston; a son-in-law, Jerome Kirsch of Carroll; 29 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; two sisters, Viola Huegerich of Carroll and Darlene Taylor of Dallas, Texas; and one brother, Earl (Alvina) Huegerich of Rockwell City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Merle Wiederin, in June 1982; a son Steve Wiederin; a daughter, Shirley Kirsch; three great grandchildren; three brothers, Henry, Edwin, and Roy Huegerich; three sisters, Lucille Rust, Marian Vicarius, and LuJean Schaefer; and by four siblings in infancy.

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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Dear Lou Ann and family, I just heard about your mom this afternoon. It was such a shock! My heart goes out to you and your family. I will always remember our trip to Nashville! We had so much fun and your mother was such a GOOD SPORT! Do we turn the air up or down????? Thelma didn't care, just give her a blanket! Love and hugs to you. Karren

Karren McKeag – May 25 2012 at 12:04 AM

Kathy and Family, So very sorry to hear about Thelma passing ! She was a great Lady. Thinking of you all and you are in our thoughts and Prayers. Love, Margaret

Margaret Meyer – May 22 2012 at 10:35 AM

We are so sorry about the loss of Thelma. What a GREAT woman, who lived life to the fullest. She will never be forgotten. We will miss seeing her. All our love. JR, Shannnon, and kids.

JR & Shannon Reising – May 21 2012 at 8:56 AM

Our Sympathy to the family. Thelma was such a great lady. When it was nice you could drive by and always see her on her swing watching everyone go by or just visiting with her family. Driving down NW street will never be the same. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy, Bill and Carrie

Cindy Becker – May 20 2012 at 9:38 PM

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