Wright, Robert 1892-1950

WRIGHT

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke --Volunteer
Date: 10/5/2015 at 11:24:13

Source: Hawarden Independent (3-23-1950)

Born: August 22, 1892
Died: March 15, 1950

FINAL RITES HELD FOR MAN WHO TOOK PART IN CHURCH,FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC GROUPS

Funeral services for Robert Wright, 57, Hawarden businessman who died last Wednesday night after a month’s illness, were held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon in the Methodist Church with Reverend B. Roy Brown officiating. Both the church proper and the church parlors were filled to capacity.

A quartet composed of three nephews, Gordon, Gilbert and Roger Smith, and Romaine Torkelson of Hudson, sang “The Twenty-Third Psalm,” and Miss Ruth Wood, a cousin, sang “The Old Rugged Cross.” Members of the odd Fellows Lodge were pallbearers. The American Legion and V.F.W. were in charge of military rites at the graveside. Burial was under the Frazier Funeral Home Service.

Mr. Wright took an active part in church, fraternal and patriotic organizations in Hawarden. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Odd Fellows Lodge, American Legion, V.F.W. and a member of the recently organized Planning Board, representing the V.F.W.

He was also a member of the Last Man’s Club, which was organized by World War I veterans. This is the first break in the club’s membership of 47, which was formed April 9, 1943.

He was a charter member of the V.F.W. of Hawarden and was active the last few years as a service officer of that organization. He was a past commander of both the Legion and V.F.W. and a Past Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows.

He entered the service during World War I in September of 1917. He was overseas in 1918. He was with the 350 Infantry 88 Division.

Robert John Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frederick Wright, was born August 22, 1892, on a farm near Ireton. His father died when he was 12 after which he and his brother Lloyd came to Hawarden to live with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Israel Wood. His brother, Lloyd preceded him in death many years ago. He attended the Hawarden public schools.