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Louis Wright Obituary
Born in Washington, Dec. 22, 1938, Louis was the son of Stanley and Valta Fern Wright. He attended Washington High School and then went on to obtain his B.S. in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University and his M.S in education from Southern Illinois University. He taught for nine years in the Lindbergh School District before becoming a principal in Fox C-6 School District and the American School in Buenos Aires for a combined 25 years. He also was recognized as Jefferson County Distinguished Elementary Principal. After retiring, Louis and his wife, Nancy, moved from St. Louis to Erie, Pennsylvania to be near their family.
Louis married Nancy Glenn Pace of Washington, June 3, 1960. To their union was born one daughter, Christine Glenn, who married Bradley J. Stuart of Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Chris and Brad gave Nancy and Louis two beautiful granddaughters, Ashley Glenn and Katie Lee.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; sisters, Mary Whitworth and Betty Lee Damschroeder; and nephew, Michael Whitworth.
Louis is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Chris and Brad Stuart; two grandchildren, Ashley (Ryan) Graham and Katie (Ethan) Moore; two great-grandchildren, Brathan and Bowyn and baby boy #3 on the way; a brother-in-law; many nieces and nephews.
On Monday, Jan. 16, friends and family may call at Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 306 Erie Street, Edinboro, Pennsylvania, from 10-11 a.m. and attend the funeral service following at 11 a.m., with Pastor Mike Priestap of McLane Church officiating.
Interment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, PA 16412, or the American Lung Association.
Arrangements are in care of Van Matre Family Funeral Home, Edinboro, Pennsylvania.
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Van Matre Family Funeral Home, Inc. - Edinboro306 Erie Street, Edinboro, PA 16412
Jan
16
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Van Matre Family Funeral Home, Inc. - Edinboro306 Erie Street, Edinboro, PA 16412
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Van Matre Family Funeral Home, Inc. - Edinboro306 Erie Street, Edinboro, PA 16412
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