Duane "Rainbo" Meinert

August 30, 1949 - October 9, 2017

Robert Duane Meinert, 68 of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 9, 2017. He was born in Sentinel, OK on August 30, 1949 to Robert L. and Naomi Faye (Stephens) Meinert. Duane was reared and attended school in Lone Wolf where he graduated in 1967. After graduation, he attended College at SWOSU in Weatherford, OK and received his degree in Physical Education and Business. Duane met the love of his life, Sharon Kay Henry, at a basketball game in Lone Wolf. They were married on January 22, 1971 and shared every step of their life together from that day forward. He loved coaching high school and junior high sports, and did so for nine years, before deciding to keep his family settled in Lone Wolf. At that time, farming and ranching became a big part of his life again. Rainbo – as his friends called him - loved the Lord, his family, competition, playing the guitar & singing, and had a genuine love for people. Rainbo never met a stranger. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Sharon Meinert; his two daughters - Shelly Duff & husband Kirk of Hobart, OK and Keri Kay Hutton & husband Andy of Austin, TX; father Robert L. Meinert of Hobart, OK; four grandchildren – Dillan Kade & Drew Ty Duff of Hobart, OK and Zoie Pearl and Jonah Jens Hutton of Austin, TX; one brother - Monte Meinert & wife Carol of Lone Wolf, OK; one sister – Patti Axtell & husband Bruce of Piedmont, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Duane was preceded in death by his mother, Naomi Faye Meinert. Funeral services are Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Hobart. Burial will follow in the Lone Wolf Cemetery. Viewing for Duane will begin Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at People’s Funeral Home. Memorials for Duane can be made to the Lone Wolf Cemetery Association. Arrangements are entrusted to People’s Funeral Home, Lone Wolf, OK, located at 1400 West Main Lone Wolf, Okla. 580-846-9018. On-line condolences for Duane can be made by visiting www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com