Joseph Allen "Joe" Wright

1958 - 2025

Joseph "Joe" Allen Wright
Born: August 6, 1958 in Princeton, IL
Died: December 14, 2025 in Princeton, IL
Joseph "Joe" Allen Wright, 67, of Manlius, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Goldwater Care in Princeton, IL surrounded by loved ones.
Joe was born on August 6, 1958 in Princeton, IL the son of Robert and Mary "Sue" (Balensiefen) Wright. He went on to receive an Associate's Degree in Ag Production from IVCC. On April 23, 1983 he married Lanette Allicks in Tiskilwa, IL. Joe was a lifetime farmer and took great pride in his work. He was a past member of Farm Bureau and Princeton Moose Lodge #1339. Joe enjoyed reading and most of all being a grandpa.
He is survived by his wife Lanette Wright of Manlius, two children, Joshua "Josh" (Emily Milburn) Wright of Buda, IL and Michelle (Robert Boatman) Wright, of Toulon, IL; four grandchildren, Gavin Stimeling, Kenzlie Wright, Jameison Wright, and Jasper Wright; six siblings, Diana (Stephen) Potthoff of Spring Valley, IL, Teresa Pinter of Peru, IL, Jeannie (Dennis) Franklin of Cherry, IL, Anita (Neil) Hoekstra of Norton Shores, MI, Karen (Michael) Hopper of Jacksonville, IL, and Mary Beth (Ryan) Jackson of Walnut, IL; along with numerous nieces, nephews and several cousins.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Melisa Wright; and two brothers Robert Roe and Steven Wright.
Joe was proud to have his body donated to science for continued research.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton, IL with Recitation of the Rosary starting at 12:30 pm.
Memorials may be directed to the family or the Shriners Children's Hospital.
Online Condolences can be made at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.