In Loving Memory
Robert "Bob" E. Wright

VISITATION
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
First United Methodist Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
2:00 P.M.
First United Methodist Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Hojin Shin

ORGANIST
Rosemary Matthews

VOCALIST
Don Biddle

INTERMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Robert Earl Wright, son of Raymond and Louisa (Vandervelde) Wright, was born January 30, 1930 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. He received his education in Emmetsburg, graduating from Emmetsburg High School in 1948.

While in school Bob met a classmate, Phyllis Henningsen and his heart told him that she was the girl he would marry. On May 1, 1951 Bob and Phyllis were united in marriage at the Methodist Church in Estherville, Iowa. To this union three children were born.

At the time that Bob and Phyllis were married, Bob was working for William Vandervelde, a local contractor. Bob's father, Raymond, gave Bob a lot where he built his family a home with the help of William Vandervelde. Bob lived in this home for the rest of his life.

Bob also worked at Varcoe Lumber, Culligan Water and Ellis Electric. He spent twenty three years and 3 months working for Palo Alto County, after which he retired.

Bob was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Emmetsburg and had served n the Emmetsburg Fire Department.

He enjoyed having a garden each summer and sharing his produce with his friends and neighbors. He also liked doing yard work. He loved watching his grandchildren grow up and enjoyed talking about their achievements.

Bob passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg, Iowa, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; a son, John Wright; a granddaughter, Megan Wright; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill Wright, Bruce Wright, Peggy Wright and Ruth Wright; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Paul Huscher.

He is survived by his children, James (Lajeanne) Wright and Debra (Barry) Buse; daughter-in-law, Maureen Wright; grandchildren, Joe (Nicole) Wright, Michael (Meredith Tompkins) Buse, Molly (Jesse) Tschopp; step grandchildren, Kay (Kevin) Lienhard, Nicole (Jason) Pangle; and a step great grandchild, Will Lienhard; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangments by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home