Frank L. Meinert, 80, of Dakota died Friday May 14, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford. Born July 5, 1929 in Stephenson County he was the son of Frank and Maude (Bradley) Meinert. He was a graduate of Dakota High School in 1947. On April 3, 1949 at Irish Grove he and Marguerite "Tootie" Keehnen were united in marriage. Frank was a life long farmer in the Dakota area and later was a rural letter carrier at Dakota and Rock City. He was a member of Afolkey Bethel United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, attending many baseball, softball games in the local area. He enjoyed time with his family especially his great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of Dakota, two daughters Peggy (LeRoy) Lincoln of Dakota, Pamela (Dennis) Jansen of Davis; son Mick (Pam) Meinert of Cable, Wi; 8 grandchildren Lonnie (Stephanie) Lincoln, Lori Stewart, Lana (Dan) Moyer, Christopher (Michele) Meinert, Stacy (Frank) Fetzer, Phillip Jansen, Rebecca (Michael) Wise, Brian Jansen; 7 great grandchildren Alyssa Stewart, Frankie Fetzer, Emily Fetzer, Hailey Jansen, Braedyn Jansen, Lucas Lincoln, Dallas Moyer; one sister Marcette Becker of Rockford; many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, sisters Margaret Solberger, Marjorie Homan, brothers Kenneth "Lee", Charles and Clement.