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Charles M. Wright, 73, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was born on Dec. 13, 1947, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Lewis and Eunice (Flaharty) Wright.
On Oct. 25, 1969, Charles married Barbara Smith, who survives along with sons, Michael Wright of La Porte and Jeff (Ashley) Wright of Rolling Prairie; granddaughters, Macy and Maya; a sister, Jean (Dan) Luchene of Conroe, Texas; and a brother, Del (Kathy) Wright of Willis, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ron (Maureen) Wright.
Charles retired from NIPSCO as a lineman after 37 years of service. He graduated from Merrillville High School in 1966, served in the United States Marine Corps, and was a member of the Falcons Nest 564 in La Porte and the American Legion Post 83 in La Porte.
Cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in La Porte.
Please share prayers, condolences and memories with the family at EsslingFuneralHome.com.
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Larry Allen
May 21, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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