Richard Wright

Richard Lee Wright, age 76, of Ionia, passed away late Thursday evening, August 9, 2018 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Marion C. and Myrtie S. (Dyer) Wright, he was born on August 13, 1941 in Lansing. Richard was a skilled painter and worked in the auto body repair business for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; a step-mother, Bernice Wright; two sisters, Louise Lafferty and Iva Howell; and a brother, Gary Wright. Surviving are his daughters, Ruth & Dennis Jankowiak of Ionia, and Connie Whitney of Wyoming; two sisters, Judy & Lester Ottinger, and Bonnie Wright; three brothers: John & Janet Wright, Michael & Patricia Wright, and LeRoy & Becky Wright; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Richard's life from 4-8 p.m. next Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his daughter's home at 3230 Nickleplate Road, Ionia. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Richard Wright, please visit our flower store.