Robert E. Wright

Robert E. Wright, 79, of Lawrenceville, IL passed away Saturday January 5, 2013 at the United Methodist Village Main Campus. He was born November 16, 1933 in Vincennes, IN the son of Paul H. and Hattie Marie (Siefert) Wright. On May 15, 1954 he married Maryann Lange. She survives. Robert served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Essex Wire in Vincennes for 32 years. He was a member of the Russellville Community Church. He and his wife were Civil War Reenactors for about 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, and the outdoors. Along with his wife, he is survived by two sons: Keith and his wife Ivie of Springfield, VA, Kevin Wright and his wife Debby of New Lenox, IL four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial donations may be given to the Russellville Community Church. A Graveside Service with burial of cremains will be held at 11 AM Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Price Cemetery in Russellville, IL.