Vicki (Rohner) Wamback

09/23/1945 –

03/20/2025

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.

Vicki Wamback, 79 of Carroll, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Accura Healthcare of Carroll.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Officiating will be Fr. Craig Collison. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be left at the funeral home for a later designation.

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

Vicki was born on September 23, 1945 in Gassville, Arkansas, the daughter of Joseph A. Rohner II and Wenonah G. Herron. Vicki was a fourth generation Carroll resident and a 1963 graduate of Kuemper Catholic High School where she excelled in violin, piano, voice and showcased her strong writing skills as co-editor of the Kuemper Lance. She pursued a nearly 40-year career at Midland Financial Services in upper management specializing in commercial property appraisal and management in the Chicago and Kansas City areas, then retiring to Carroll.

Vicki dearly loved all of her many puppies, including Peppy, Farkus, and her last two, Missie and Trickie.
Vicki is survived by her loving siblings: Joe (Merri) of Grangeville, ID, Becky (Ehab) of Omaha, NE, Ed of Breda, Gary (Geri) of Lincoln, NE, David (Linda) of Phoenix, AZ, Jim of Phoenix, Pam of Cedar Rapids, Pat and Companion Holli McGee of Coralville, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.
Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister-in-law, Roxie.

Comments of remembrance from Vicki’s siblings:

From brother Joe: We will dearly miss Vicki.

From Sister Becky: She was always first; the top dog of our puppy-pile. Thank you for showing us the way. Art-f-f-f-f-f-f. May the gracious and merciful Lord let her join his choir of Angels.

Sister Pam: Vicki was a wonderful sister. She was always there when in needed something. My daughter Marie wanted to express what a loving, caring, thoughtful aunt Vicki was to her. Sending love and prayers to all of Vicki’s brothers and sisters.

Sister Pat and Holli: I will always remember Vicki’s wonderful smile. She was one of my best friends. She supported me in good times and bad.

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

Vicky was a lovely girl always having a smile on her face. Her black hair was long and shiny. The class of '63 Kuemper Catholic will miss her. We are all close to 80 yrs old. God bless Vicky.

Joyce Masching – March 28 2025 at 11:55 AM

Full Of Love Bouquet was purchased for the family of Vicki Wamback.

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