Richard "Dick" Wright

ADRIAN – Richard “Dick” L. Wright, age 77, of Adrian, passed away Monday, October 12, 2009, with his family at his side. He was born November 14, 1931 in Massillon, Ohio to Donald and Marie (Bell) Wright. Dick served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On August 23, 1958, he married Gay Lee Evans in Canton, Ohio. Last year Dick and Gay celebrated their 50th anniversary with their family at Lake Michigan. Dick earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Bowling Green State University and his Master’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University. He also held a Specialist Degree in Occupational Work Experience. Dick was a former member of the West Adrian United Church of Christ. He taught math at Madison Schools for seven years and architectural and mechanical drafting in the Sylvania, Ohio schools for 25 years, retiring in 1989. While at Madison, he also taught drivers training and served as Athletic Director. In his retirement, he worked at Springbrook Middle School where he was in charge of detention. Dick loved golf. He helped start the Lenawee County Golf Association and served as the chairman. During his golfing career, he hit a hole-in-one, five times. He was a member of the Lenawee Country Club, a life-member of the VFW Annis Fint Post #1584 and a member of the W. C. Stark Post #97 American Legion. He was also a member of Phi Delta Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and their alumni association. Dick was an avid bowler and enjoyed gardening and fishing. In addition to Gay, his wife of over 51 years, he is survived by a son, Douglas Lee Wright of Toledo; two daughters, Margot Lee (Norbert) Hoffman of Westerville, OH; and Lynda Lee (John) Gercak of Kalamazoo; grandchildren: Rebekah Lee Wright, Matthew Scott Braun (Gercak), twins, Mitchell David and Kayla Marie Gercak; and a sister, Delores Allman of Massillon, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Donna Bach. The funeral service for Dick will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Reitz officiating and military honors conducted by the VFW Annis Fint Post #1584. Burial will be private. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. You may send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Dick may be made to the Parkinson Support Group of Lenawee or Maple Avenue Bible Church. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.

Richard "Dick" Wright

November 14, 1931 - October 12, 2009