ROCK FALLS – Arthur L. "Art" Wright, 83, of Rock Falls, died Sunday April 5, 2020, at his home.
He was born on March 8, 1937, the son of Numan Urban and Sarah (Williams) Wright. He married Marianne Stolle on December 23, 1974. She died June 22, 2017.
Art was employed as a carpenter at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co, in Sterling, retiring after 35 years. He enjoyed attending his grandchildrens sporting events, going to auctions, car shows, collecting antiques and enjoying the wildlife especially wood ducks. In the past, he enjoyed coon hunting and he collected pocket watches.
Survivors include two sons, Timothy (Nicci) Wright and Marc-Oliver (Linda) Wright; daughters, Maureen (Kevin) Frankfother and Virginia (Tim) Pinkston; two brothers, George (Linda) Wright and Martin Wright and 15 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Robert Wright and Alan McLain; his son, Kevin Wright and his daughter, Torrey Wright.
Private family burial will take place at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, in Sterling, with the Reverend Brian Vickers officiating. A celebration of life may take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer Research and the Mayo Clinic and Hospitals.
McDonald Funeral Homes
He was born on March 8, 1937, the son of Numan Urban and Sarah (Williams) Wright. He married Marianne Stolle on December 23, 1974. She died June 22, 2017.
Art was employed as a carpenter at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co, in Sterling, retiring after 35 years. He enjoyed attending his grandchildrens sporting events, going to auctions, car shows, collecting antiques and enjoying the wildlife especially wood ducks. In the past, he enjoyed coon hunting and he collected pocket watches.
Survivors include two sons, Timothy (Nicci) Wright and Marc-Oliver (Linda) Wright; daughters, Maureen (Kevin) Frankfother and Virginia (Tim) Pinkston; two brothers, George (Linda) Wright and Martin Wright and 15 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Robert Wright and Alan McLain; his son, Kevin Wright and his daughter, Torrey Wright.
Private family burial will take place at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, in Sterling, with the Reverend Brian Vickers officiating. A celebration of life may take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer Research and the Mayo Clinic and Hospitals.
McDonald Funeral Homes
ROCK FALLS – Arthur L. "Art" Wright, 83, of Rock Falls, died Sunday April 5, 2020, at his home.
He was born on March 8, 1937, the son of Numan Urban and Sarah (Williams) Wright. He married Marianne Stolle on December 23, 1974. She died June 22, 2017.
Art was employed as a carpenter at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co, in Sterling, retiring after 35 years. He enjoyed attending his grandchildrens sporting events, going to auctions, car shows, collecting antiques and enjoying the wildlife especially wood ducks. In the past, he enjoyed coon hunting and he collected pocket watches.
Survivors include two sons, Timothy (Nicci) Wright and Marc-Oliver (Linda) Wright; daughters, Maureen (Kevin) Frankfother and Virginia (Tim) Pinkston; two brothers, George (Linda) Wright and Martin Wright and 15 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Robert Wright and Alan McLain; his son, Kevin Wright and his daughter, Torrey Wright.
Private family burial will take place at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, in Sterling, with the Reverend Brian Vickers officiating. A celebration of life may take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer Research and the Mayo Clinic and Hospitals.
McDonald Funeral Homes
He was born on March 8, 1937, the son of Numan Urban and Sarah (Williams) Wright. He married Marianne Stolle on December 23, 1974. She died June 22, 2017.
Art was employed as a carpenter at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co, in Sterling, retiring after 35 years. He enjoyed attending his grandchildrens sporting events, going to auctions, car shows, collecting antiques and enjoying the wildlife especially wood ducks. In the past, he enjoyed coon hunting and he collected pocket watches.
Survivors include two sons, Timothy (Nicci) Wright and Marc-Oliver (Linda) Wright; daughters, Maureen (Kevin) Frankfother and Virginia (Tim) Pinkston; two brothers, George (Linda) Wright and Martin Wright and 15 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Robert Wright and Alan McLain; his son, Kevin Wright and his daughter, Torrey Wright.
Private family burial will take place at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, in Sterling, with the Reverend Brian Vickers officiating. A celebration of life may take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer Research and the Mayo Clinic and Hospitals.
McDonald Funeral Homes
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