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Robert WRIGHT Obituary
Passed from this world
Tuesday, December 8th from COVID-19 related complications. Bob, age 99, was born a Southerner and headed to
Yankee territory as a young lieutenant, stationed at WPAFB during WWII. It was there that Bob met his north star,
Josephine (Josie) and they built their life together in Dayton, Ohio. Bob and Josie raised
seven children and imparted upon each a sense of curiosity and an independent spirit. Josie left this world in 2013 leaving Bob as the wise and generous patriarch of the Wright clan. Bob focused his gifts and intelligence on making the world a better place through social
justice causes, Catholic missions and relief services and in later years, to sound the alarm for climate change. Throughout it all, Bob's pride in his children shown through - William
(Linda), Mary Jo – deceased, Tina, Myra (Jimmy), Bob (Liz), John (Kathy) and Joe (Jennifer). Bob has 22 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren and to each he will be remembered for his sage advice and patient, listening ear. A private service will be held, and donations may be made in Bob's honor to a Catholic relief agency of your choice. To share your condolences with the family, please visit www.Routsong.com.
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Michelle
December 14, 2020
I only got to know Bob over the last few months when he moved to my wing of the building, as his housekeeper. I was there for 45 minutes only twice a month, but plenty long enough to come to understand what a genuine and caring soul he was.
He showed me photographs of his beautiful wife and wondered aloud how he had been so fortunate. He spent his time going through memorabilia or keeping close eye on the news events. He told me how important it was to vote.
He always thanked me as I left, adding I'd done a fine job. He repeatedly asked if he was doing enough around the apartment, was he taking care of things adequately. He asked me to let him know if there was something more he should be tending to. It was just his nature to want to do all he could.
Stephanie
December 10, 2020
What a lovely tribute! Thank you so much to the Wright family for letting us get to know your Daddy at 10 Wilmington Place. He was a sweet soul, and he will be greatly missed here. I remember teasing him recently because his hair had gotten so long during quarantine, and he was so happy when he was finally able to get it cut. He recently made a friend here who he ate lunch with everyday. I would see them talking and it warmed my soul. God speed Mr. Bob
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