Frank E. Wright, 82, of Millbury, died February 5, 2012 at Orchard Villa Nursing Home. He was born in Toledo on November 7, 1929. A 1948 graduate of Central Catholic High School, he also attended the University of Toledo, College of Engineering. He served his country in the Korean War , 8th infantry battalion in the Pacific. Frank’s true passion was his family. He also enjoyed fishing, carpentry, and raising fruit trees. A member, and Past Parish President, and past Fesitval Chairman of St. Jeromes Catholic Church., as well as a Knight of Columbus. He was also the past Treasurer of the Oregon AARP.
He married Phyllis C. Schetter on July 28, 1951 and she preceded him in death in 1990. He then married Patty Isakson on January 18, 1992 and she survives. Also surviving are his children: Ann (Thomas) Gomoll, Marsha (James) Depner, Diane (Howard) LaPlante, Frank (Darlene) Wright, Daniel (Brenda) Wright, Sherry (Travis) Jackson, Michael (Jean) Wright, and Gina (Joe) DeJohn, Step – Children: David (Amy) Isakson and Kelly (Michael) Holet, Many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren, and Sister: Louise Schetter.
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM . in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 701 N. Main St. Walbridge, Ohio 43465 (419-666-3121) Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:45 A.M. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. at St. Jerome Catholic Church 300 Warner St. Walbridge, with Rev. David Cirata officiating. Burial will follow in Lake Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio, or St. Jerome Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made to www.witzlershankfh.com.
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