Duane B. Meixner, age 81, of Arkansaw, died Sunday, March 13, 2016, at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie with his family by his side.

Duane was born on July 26, 1934, the son of Donald and Rosemond (Richardson) Meixner. He grew up in the Arkansaw and Elmwood areas and graduated from Elmwood High School. Duane married Barbara (Smith) Bundy on March 26, 1988, in Arkansaw where they lived.

Duane worked various jobs including long-distance hauling and driving truck for Blacks Valley Ag and Countryside Cooperative. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea and Germany. Duane loved the outdoors, often spending time fishing and never missing an opportunity to play cards with his friends at The Corral in Durand. Duane loved to barbecue and cook for his family.  He loved working outdoors, mowing his huge lawn, bowling and playing horse shoes.  Duane coached various youth baseball, softball, basketball, and volleyball teams. He was always willing to help others. He was a passionate Wisconsin Badger and Green Bay Packer fan. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and Duane’s many nieces and nephews were always special to him.

Duane is survived by his wife, Barbara; a sister, Marcia Harmon of Elmwood; 3 step-children that he considered his own, Roger (Cathy) Bundy and David Bundy of Eau Galle and Cindy Schlosser (and special friend Wally) of Arkansaw; 4 grandchildren, Pam, Tony (Teasha), Joe and Kelsey; 1 great-grandson, Mason; one brother-in-law, Ronald Reitz.

Duane was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Dona Rose Gill and Cleo Ann Reitz, and two brothers-in-law, John T. Harmon and Horace Gill.

A special thanks to the nurses and aids at Neighbors of Dunn County and Dr. Kenneth Rucker of Durand.

Funeral Services will be 7:00 PM Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand with Pastor Dan Richardson officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until the time of services on Thursday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Judy John Parr March 21, 2016, at 11:36am

   Sorry for your loss a great man worked with him at Schlosser excavation

2. Cheryl Brindle March 16, 2016, at 1:40pm

   Barb and family...I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord give you peace during these difficult times.

3. Dave and Kris Polzer March 16, 2016, at 1:21pm

   Barb and Family,
   Sending sincere sympathies in your loss. Duane was a great guy.

   Dave and Kris Polzer

4. Tammie Amundson March 15, 2016, at 6:17pm

   My deepest condolences to Barb and the rest of Duanes family. He was such a great guy to help take care of! He always put a smile on my face when I was with him

5. David j. Prissel March 15, 2016, at 5:28pm

   Barb and family, so sorry to hear of Duane passing, prayers to you and yours, Always Dave and Sharon and families.

6. Cassie March 15, 2016, at 5:18pm

   The kids and I were very blessed to have had the opportunity to have both you and Duane in our lives. My heart aches. May you find peace knowing he lived life to his fullest. He was a great man.
   All our love, prayers, and thoughts,

7. Penny Neubauer March 15, 2016, at 2:48pm

   Barb, I feel very fortunate to have gotten the chance to know you & Duane & to be part of his care @ the neighbors of Dunn county. It was very evident the love you two shared, Duane spoke very highly of you !!! Remembering all the good times & knowing that Duane is @ peace will help you through this difficult time. Duane will be missed by the many people who's lives he touched. RIP Duane!!

8. Heidi March 15, 2016, at 11:55am

   I have fond memories of Duane coaching my 5th and 6Th grade traveling basketball team many years ago. RIP.

9. Becky March 15, 2016, at 10:16am

   Blessings to all of you..I was blessed to know this man he was great!!! He will be missed! !

10. Brooke (Lieffring) Weissinger March 15, 2016, at 8:54am

    Saddened to hear of Duane's passing. I will never forget our basketball years with the Durand Café when he coached us. Good memories! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

11. Ginny Wolske March 15, 2016, at 8:33am

    Barb and family
    Sympathies to all. Barb I know how much you loved Duane and will miss him everyday. You have a wonderful family for support!
    Ginny

12. Colleen Smitj March 14, 2016, at 4:41pm

    Thoughts and prayers are with you!

13. Carol Case March 14, 2016, at 2:34pm

    Barb, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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