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Aug 16, 1946 - Dec 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss Lisa and family. I know how crazy your were about your dad.
Paula Taylor Alvarez
December 28, 2017 | St. Louis, MO
Wayne was a patriot in the true sense of the word. He was generous and always "Steadfast and Loyal" to family, friends and fellow Veterans
Rusty Armstrong
December 28, 2017 | Big Bend, WI | Military
My deepest sympathy. Kathy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Rand
December 26, 2017 | La Crosse, WI
My deepest sympathy to Wayne's family. I worked with Wayne at Trane and bowled with him, too, in the Trane Tournaments. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Lori Geary
December 26, 2017 | La Crosse, WI
I want to express my deepest sympathy to Wayne's family. I worked with him and Laura at H & R Block. He was always fun to work with and hear his Army stories and talk about his Mustangs. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Meiners
December 25, 2017
My condolences on the passing of Wayne. We worked together at Trane. May your family find peace in his love and memories.
Kari Burner
December 25, 2017 | La Crosse, WI
We want to express our deepest sympathy to the family in the passing of Wayne. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Jan Verse (Dave from class of '64)
December 24, 2017
Our deepest sympathies.
Stacey and Matt Kammel
December 22, 2017 | La Crosse, WI
Wayne E. Wright, 71, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 18, 2017. He was born on August 16, 1946 in Ashland, WI to Henry and Leona (Gurske) Wright and the family moved to La Crosse a few months later. Wayne graduated from Central High School in 1964 and in 1968 he married his high school sweat-heart, Kathy Antony. In 1969 he joined the U.S. Army. He spent one year in Vietnam and one year stateside. He then joined the National Guard in May 1971, became an officer and retired after 24 years. Wayne graduated from La Crosse State (UW-L) in May 1971 with a Math & Business Administration Degree. He worked at Trane company for 27 years before retiring. He then worked as a Tax Advisor for H&R Block for 12 years before Total Retirement.
He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting bowling, trap shooting and especially watching his three grandsons sporting events. They were the apple of his eye – especially the two older boys who became Eagle Scouts. The youngest, Avery, being his best buddy, taught grandpa all about hockey, and grandpa taught him about hunting and fishing.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathy, two daughters Lisa (David) Alvarez of Austin, TX and their sons Dylan & Logan, Laura Wright of La Crescent, MN and her son Avery Steele. He was preceded in death by his parents and his only brother Dennis Wright.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1333 S. 13th St., La Crosse. Rev. Rick Roberts will officiate. Military honors will follow at the church. Friends may call at the Schumacher – Kish Funeral & Cremation Services, 200 West Ave. S. on Thursday from 4-7 PM and again at the church on Friday from 9:30 AM until the time of service.Read More
