Dennis William Wright

Dennis William Wright obituary

Dennis William Wright

Dennis Wright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sandberg Funeral & Cremation Services on Sep. 4, 2025.

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Dennis William Wright Sr. born on June 11, 1940 in Saint Paul, MN to the late William R. Wright and Gladys Lulu Robbins Wright, passed away on August 26, 2025 in Maplewood, MN.

Dennis was a veteran of the Untied States Navy and stationed on the USS Lexington.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Mae Wright; his parents, William R. and Gladys Wright; brothers, Billy, Sidney and Kenny; and sisters, Sheila and Janice.

He is survived by his son, Dennis William Wright Jr; his daughter Denise Scherer; brothers, Daniel and David; sisters, Norma and Linda; grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held in November. Information will be updated as it becomes available.

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