Earnest L. Wright, 95, of Oakbrook Terrace; Beloved husband of the late Cecilia nee Poth to whom he was married 68 years; loving father of Virginia (Jack) Miller, Earnest (Janis) Wright and William (Ann Morgan) Wright; cherished grandfather of Emily (Dennis) Dougherty and Rebecca fond brother of Earl "Peter" (Betty) Goodwin; brother-in-law of Robert Mortiboy, Joyce Poth and Eve Poth; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews; respected friend to many including Dr. Chris Jankowski and her mother Mary Lou Jankowski. Served America as an officer in the Army During World War II, local Alderman and a construction superintendent for many significant Chicago Landmarks. Visitation Thursday, September 13, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W210 Roosevelt Rd. (One Block West Of Rt. 83) Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Memorial Service Friday, September 14, at 11 a.m., at First Congregational Church, 535 Forest, Glen Ellyn, IL. Interment Private. (630) 941-5860 or www.chapelhillgardenswest.com.
