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Richard Wright Obituary
Richard A. Wright, 83, of Wooster, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Wooster Community Hospital.
Richard was born on October 20, 1941 in Lodi, Ohio to Cecil M. (Doc) and Jayne {Snyder} Wright.
He married Carolyn Duffield on March 23, 2004; she passed away in 2018.
Richard worked at Rubbermaid as an electrician. He attended West Hill Baptist Church in Wooster. Richard enjoyed camping, boating and traveling in his RV.
Richard will be missed by his son Greg Wright and sister Kathy (Roger) Provine of Creston.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn, his wife Eudena "Dee", and his parents.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 1st, at 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.
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7067 Cleveland Road PO Box 761, Wooster, OH 44691
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