Norman Henry Wright

NORMAN HENRY WRIGHT Norman Henry Wright, age 88, a lifelong resident of AuGres, was called home to be with the Lord onSunday, September 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Norman was born in AuGres onMay 27, 1937,to the late Henry N. and Pearl M. (Wrathel) Wright. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Arenac Eastern High School. Norman accepted the Lord as his personal savior at the age of 17. He served the Lord faithfully at Alabaster Bible Church for 62 years. Norman married his wife and best friend, Joanne L. (Roemer), onDecember 22, 1962,at the Alabaster Bible Church in Alabaster, Michigan. Together, the couple has celebrated 62 beautiful years of marriage! Norman and Joanne owned Wright's Sports Store in AuGres for 54 years. He enjoyed being outside gardening. Norman is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne Wright of AuGres; children, Timothy (Sherry) Wright of Hedgesville, West Virginia, Lynette (Les) Crandell of Hale, Michigan, Wesley Wright of Standish, Michigan, and Kimberly (Christopher) Humphrey of Owosso, Michigan; grandhildren, Joanna Blake, Micah Wright, Isaac Wright, Daniel Wright, Matthew Wright, Tamara Crandell, Jaren Crandell, Alandra Teall, Evan Humphrey, and Tristen Humphrey; great grandchildren, Asa Blake, Finley Wright, and Hezekiah Blake; sisters, Dorothy Piegols of Midland, Elaine (William) Kern of Midland, and Betty (Robert) Davies of Kawkawlin; many extended family members and dear friends. Norman is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Pearl Wright; brothers, Dale Wright and Donald Wright; and brother-in-law, Donald Piegols. Visitation for Norman is scheduled for Thursday, from4:00to8:00 PMat the Buresh Funeral Home in AuGres. His funeral service is scheduled forFriday, September 12, 2025, at 11:00 AMat the Alabaster Bible Church with Pastor Brett Sharp officiating. His family will welcome friends at the church for a time of gathering on Friday morning from10:00 AMuntil the time of the funeral service. Norman will be laid to rest in the Sims-Whitney Cemetery in AuGres following the church funeral service. For flowers, use Precious Petals in East Tawas (989-362-4478), or call local florists directly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Voice of the Martyrs, 1815 SE Bison Road, Bartlesville, OK.74006-9938, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. An online guest registry is available to leave a message of love and support for Norman's family at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.