He was born February 17, 1938, in Lima, to Otis B and Mary Alice (Kennedy) Wright who preceded him in death. On June 21, 1958, he married Marilyn Ann (Miller) Wright who preceded him in death on September 24, 2014.

Surviving are their children: April (Richard) Tschuor, Adam T. (Jennifer) Wright and Aaron Roger (Temple) Wright all of Lima; grandchildren: Samantha (Michael) Correa of Marion, Tyler R. Tschuor, Jeremy P. Wright, Matthew R. Wright and Ashton A. Wright all of Lima; step grandchildren: Joann (Josh) Hollar of Lima, and Kenny Williamson of Wapakoneta; great-grandchildren: Addison Lee, Palmer Wright, Henry Wright, Klhoe & Michael Correa, Ethan Wright and Braxton & Camden Hollar; his sister, Cecil MacDonald of Boynton Beach, FL, and in-laws, Rosie Wright and Carolyn "Ducky" Allen both of Lima and James Harris of Marion, plus many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by the following siblings: Carl & Bill Wright, Ogatha Rhinock, Maxine Helmig, June Coats, Eddie Harmon, Janet Sarno, Lavina Pugh, Joyce Wright, Martha Wright and Mary Kathryn Scott.

Roger was a member of the first graduating class from Lima Senior High School in 1956. He began his career carrying bricks for his father out of high school and eventually became owner of Otis Wright & Sons Trucking. He was also the owner of Allen County Recyclers, Allen County Pallet, Wright Mulch, A.R.W. Polywood and Allen County Refuse. He was an avid coin collector and curator of museum artifacts. He was an avid sports enthusiast, supporting Shawnee School sports and a fan of the O.S.U. Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #370 and a lifetime member of Westside Swim & Racquet Club. Roger was "A piece of Lima" being the number one supporter of Square Fair and Toast to the City. To many people who knew Roger, he was the hardest working man they ever knew. He was a huge supporter of the Republican Party and Donald J. Trump.

Visitation will be Monday, July 22, 2024, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev. Garrett Myers officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice or Shawnee High School Athletic Boosters.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

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Published by The Lima News from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Otis Wright

15 Entries

Jon Loewer

August 1, 2024

Roger knew my mother Jane who worked at PK Lumber in Lakeview. Roger gave me my first job in the trucking industry restacking pallets that had fallen over in the trailers.

43 years later and I´m still trucking as Corporate Transportation Manager.

Roger was a good guy. Sympathy for your loss. May he RIP

Matt Lyle

July 25, 2024

Aaron And April I'm sorry to Read of Your Father's passing You Both and Your families will be in My Prayer's In the days to Come

Ricardo Brown

July 25, 2024

I'm sorry for your loss and my prayers are with your family Adam

Jane Centers

July 24, 2024

My sincere sympathies to April and her entire family for your loss! I was glad O got to meet Roger and speak with him whenever I would drop off my recycling. He was a good guy.

Ron Kohlrieser

July 24, 2024

I just learned of Roger´s passing today. Roger was a kind hearted man who helped many people and organizations over the years. I´m in Cripple Creek, Colorado today reminiscing of a week long trip I took with Roger almost 30 years ago to Colorado Springs, Colorado in his quest to collect some coins and see the west. We panned for gold on that trip and found a few specs. Rest in peace Roger and thanks for the great memories.
Ron Kohlrieser

Sue mauk

July 24, 2024

Y deepest sympathies to the Wright Family, I never met Riger but I remember my husband end Mauk always spoke highly of him, and so did my sister in law Janet (Barrington) Mauk as she graduated with I´m from LSH in 1956! May he rest in peace Blessings

David Gudakunst

July 24, 2024

7/24/24 - Just found out about Roger's passing today. Wish I would have known sooner. Roger was a great guy, honest, thoughtful and just a pleasure to be around. I've know him since the late 70's, as well as Adam and his son in law Rick. My condolences to the whole family.

George Schiffer

July 24, 2024

To the whole remaining Wright family my condolences. Roger was full of life and always treated me well. May he rest in Peace. George Schiffer

Steve Burkholder

July 23, 2024

Rest In Peace, Roger. You were an inspiration to many of us younger businessmen.

Tony Turner

July 23, 2024

Eogwr was the nicest man and boss a guy could ever have . He believed in family above all else and second chances .you will be misses and throuhhts and prayers from The Turner family. Tony, Hollie , Penny , Tanya and Brandon

Gil and Joanne Bowsher

July 23, 2024

Sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Our prayers are with his family. He was a passionate person in whatever he was involved in...be it work or second guessing an umpire's decision. He will be missed.

Jan Stumbaugh

July 22, 2024

April,Adam, and Aaron, I´m so sorry for your loss. Uncle Roger was a very strong willed guy. When I think of him and mom together, they were laughing. Mom always said they had to walk to school in the snow and poor little Roger didn´t even have mittens! Then they´d get to school and it was closed, but they didn´t have a radio so they didn´t know. lol, that´s probably a bit of an exaggeration coming from mom, but it´s a story that comes to mind when I think of your dad. We were also told that my dad and your dad got into an actual knock down drag out fight over Elvis when he first came out. Dad said he was going to be big and Roger said he was just a flash in the pan, hmmmm. Peace be to you and your families

Bob & Gloria Davis

July 21, 2024

Roger and the Wright family have been business associates from the early fifties. I remember going with my father to paint lettering on Otis's tractor in his back yard. I remember Roger being seven years older than me, I often saw him working with his dad and brothers. Time passed and our paths crossed again when I worked at P & G and we became friends as well as each others business customers. After my father passed on, I picked up his sign customers and yes there was Otis Wright Trucking. I continued to do lettering for all of Rogers enterprises, including all of his Ohio State License Plates and pickup trucks. Through all this time I just didn't consider Roger a customer any more, he was a friend, a buddy, someone who shared life's experiences, a good joke, and gave you advice when needed. He was one of the last business people
that a hand shake was as good as a contract. I'll miss him as a good friend.
Bless you Roger for everything, Prayers for Your Family.

P.S. If you need any more license plates done, drop me a note and I'll leave them by the front door. Good Bye Friend.
Bob & Gloria Davis

Tara layton

July 21, 2024

For as long as I known Roger and that has been since I was 9 years old He was always on the go working . Never a dull moment. . He said he would never retire and he did not. . He always use to tell me . You have to be custom. And drink plenty of water . We would always laugh after he said that . There's so many memories and life lessons I have learned through out the years and I will forever be grateful .. He will be forever missed

Kim Craig

July 21, 2024

April Adam Aaron so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Roger. He was always a happy guy and when last he talked to Cecil he was very concerned about her care. We told him she was being well cared for and he said she better listen to us they had a good laugh over that. Rest assured Roger lived a good life.

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