Thelma Wernimont

08/20/1924 –

01/07/2024

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.

DUE TO THE APPROACHING WINTER STORM THE FUNERAL FOR THELMA HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 11 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024 AT OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC CHURCH. VISITATION WILL BEGIN AT 9:30 A.M. AT THE CHURCH.

Thelma Wernimont, 99 of Carroll, died Sunday, January 7, 2024, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. The Celebrant will be Fr. Terry Roder. Music will be by Nancy Lemker and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Choir. Mass servers will be Carson Wiederin and Gavin Wiederin. Lector will be Dan Wiederin. Gift Bearers will be Judy McDaniel and Rita Light. Eucharistic Minister will be Sandy Brekke. Casket Bearers will be Craig Wiederin, Steve Danner, Dave Wiederin, Joe Wiederin, John Wiederin, and Harold Wiederin. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on Friday from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Thelma’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Born on August 20, 1924, in Carroll, Iowa, Thelma was the daughter of John and Theresa (Kramer) Wiederin. Thelma spent her entire lifetime in the Mt. Carmel Community and attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School. She assisted her family on the farm and also babysat for several families in the area. On November 18, 1952, Thelma was united in marriage to Leo Wernimont at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. The couple made their home southeast of Mt. Carmel where she was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed tending to her garden, their apple orchard, flowers, and quilting. Thelma was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
Thelma is survived by her sisters: Iola Hoogestraat of Carroll and Lorraine Danner of Carroll; her brothers: Wilbur (Agnes) Wiederin of Lake City and Ralph (Helen) Wiederin of Carroll; her sister-in-law Marylyn Gillespie of Lake City; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leo Wernimont in 2007; her brothers: Linus, Floyd, Harold, and Alfred Wiederin; one sister, and one brother 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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Tribute Wall

I met Thelma when I was at Regency for rehab We became good friends and I commissioned her to make a twin-sized quilt for my bed there. I absolutely love it. She also gave me a couple of lap quilts and wouldn't accept anything for them since I have her fabric. She was sharp and had a cute sense of humor! I will miss her as I know her family will. Rest in peace, my friend.

Cindy Kerkhoff – January 08 2024 at 7:58 PM

We became friends at the Regency over the years. I will miss her on our weekly visits there. Florence Oswald

Florence Oswald – January 09 2024 at 3:01 PM

Thelma Jean!! Man what can I say. You put a lot of trust in me over the past 10 or so years here at Regency Park. You never let anyone else draw your blood, do you vitals. "contact" the dr except for me. Every time I would walk in the back door, you would yell my name to come to talk to you. We have a lot of good times together here esp you making your amazing apple pies! You are truly missed Thelma.

Melissa – January 11 2024 at 9:10 PM

Wernimont and Wiederien families: We were sorry to learn of Thelma's passing. We have many good memories of Thelma and Leo when we stored our boat on their farm. We so enjoyed our summer visits with them and were in awe of their impressive garden! They worked hard and were proud of their accomplishments. We continued our friendship with Thelma while she lived at Regency. She was the resident quilter and seamstress! We both enjoyed our visits and projects that she completed for me. She was engaged in life and interested in other people and how she could help out. I will miss seeing her. She was a regular part of our life in Carroll. Peace to all. Wes & CJ Niles

Wes & CJ Niles – January 16 2024 at 10:50 AM

Lit a candle in memory of Thelma Wernimont

Denny Wiederien – January 09 2024 at 7:33 PM

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