Orville George Wright

Orville George Wright

Orville Wright Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 4, 2013.
Wright, Orville George Age 67 of New Hope, passed away Monday December 2. Orville was born May 11, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Ella and late Orville Wright. On August 19, 1967, he married and is survived by JoAnn O'Neal. He grew up in southern New Jersey, graduated from Rutgers University in 1967, moved to the Minneapolis-area in 1974, and worked a combined 38 years for Micro Component Technology, Inc. and Aetrium Incorporated. He is survived by his 3 sons, Mark (Brenda) of Washington, D.C.; Brad (Hallie) of Barrington, IL; David of New Hope, MN; grandchildren, Elsie and George; sisters, Nancy Sorley, Columbus, OH and Gail Wright, Tabernacle, NJ; and brother, Bob Wright, Chattanooga, TN. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m Friday, December 6, with visitation before the service beginning at 12 noon at Spirit of Hope United Methodist, 7600 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, MN. Memorial donations may be made to SpecialOlympics.Org.

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December 9, 2013

Colleen Ulfig posted to the memorial.

December 8, 2013

Rozanne and John Puhek posted to the memorial.

December 6, 2013

Tony & Joan Couris posted to the memorial.

Colleen Ulfig

December 9, 2013

We were sorry to hear of the loss of Orville. I had the privilege of working with him at MCT. We will cherish the memories forever. We will keep Orville and the family in our thoughts and prayers...

Colleen & Matt Ulfig

Rozanne and John Puhek

December 8, 2013

So sorry for your loss---our condolences to you and your family. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Tony & Joan Couris

December 6, 2013

Brad and Hallie - we're so sorry for your loss, our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Orville Wright

ERIC SHERARTS

December 5, 2013

Orville Wright I WILL MISS YOU

Alice Steinke (Zenner)

December 5, 2013

My Sympathies to the family. Orville will be missed.

December 5, 2013

JoAnn, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

Marc and Kim Brown
Handyman Contracting Inc.

Dick and Marilyn Silverness

December 4, 2013

JoAnn & Family: Our world has lost a "saint". Heaven has gained a very special Angel. Orville in his own humble way was always doing for others. And by his example, all of us whom he touched are inspired to carry on his ideal. Sincere wishes of sympathy, comfort and peace.

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