WRIGHT, Donald E. 1934-2012

WRIGHT, HUFFMAN, WALKER

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 11/20/2012 at 12:41:47

Donald E. Wright
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Charles City, Iowa - Donald E. Wright, 78, of Charles City, died November 18, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa.

Graveside services will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 21. The Rev. Jane Keel of Messiah Lutheran Church will officiate. The Charles City Ceremonial Unit will give military honors. After the service and burial a gathering will be held at The Pub On the Cedar.

Memorials may be made out to a charity of the giver's choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, 641-228-4211, www. fullertonfh.com.

[Mason City Globe Gazette; November 20, 2012]
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Donald E. Wright, 78, of Charles City died Nov. 18, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, Iowa.

Graveside services will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21. The Rev. Jane Keel, of Messiah Lutheran Church, will officiate. The Charles City Ceremonial Unit will give military honors. After the service and burial a gathering will be held at The Pub on the Cedar. Memorials may be made out to a charity of the givers choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com .

Donald was born on October 3, 1934, in Charles City, to Joe and Grace (Huffman) Wright. He was raised in the home of his step-father Ted McDonald attending school in Charles City, Iowa and graduating from High School there.

In 1953, he joined the Air Force and served our country until 1957. During his time in the Air Force he met his wife Arla in Washington State and they were married on June 15, 1956, in Ritzville, Wash. To this union were born son Donald Jr. and daughter Donette. After his time in the Air Force the family settled in Ritzville where he owned and operated Richfield Oil Co. He later worked as a school janitor where the kids really enjoyed him. In 1974 he and his family moved to Charles City where Donald worked for White Farm, Shield Bantom in Waverly and Solvay Animal Health before retiring in 1995.

Donald was an active person who loved many sports. He was a manager of a Little League team for many years and always found time for his favorite sport bowling. He was a Cub Master leader and enjoyed his time with youth to lead them in many sports and to help them develop their skills. He liked to drive and with his family they visited many places throughout the United States. He was community minded with his service as a member of the Ritzville, Wash., City Council. He was also an active member of the Eagles during his time in Washington State. He only slowed down in the last few years as his health began to decline.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 56 years Arla; children, Donald (Karen) Wright Jr. and Donette Walker; four grandchildren, Ryan (Holly) Wright, Brian (Megan) Walker, Shane Wright and Lexi Wright; three great-grandchildren, Gavin Walker, Hunter Wright, and Tatiana Wright; three aunts and one uncle.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements.

[Charles City Press website, 11-20-2012]