Rick Wright 70, of Peoria, passed away Sunday March 19, 2017. He was born September 21, 1946. Rick was an Army Veteran that served his time over in Korea and Germany and was honorably discharged as a SP4 E4 in 1968. He then went on to work for the UAW 974 and retired in October of 1996. After Rick retired he went on to volunteer all around the Peoria area. Working and cooking for the VFW in Peoria Heights as well as the AM Vets in Peoria and also helped out the Navy Marine Club. Rick is Survived by his loving sister Marsha (Joe) Grierson of South Carolina, Laurie (Greg ) Lyons of Metamora, his aunts Patricia McIntire of Peoria, Sally (Charles) Ewing of Champaign, MN, Uncles Sonny (Barb) King of Peoria, Jim (Judy) King of Peoria, and many cousins in the area. He was preceded in death by his parents Raynard Wright, Mary H. Schlink, and his step-father Robert A. Schlink. Memorial Donations may be made to the local VFW. Cremation rites have been accorded by Davison-Fulton Funeral Home and a celebration will be held at Sacred Heart Church in downtown Peoria Friday March 24 2017 at 10am. A celebration of life will follow at the VFW in Peoria Heights.
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