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Robert Wraight Obituary

MORTON - Robert C. Wraight, 62, of Morton passed away at 9:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at his home.

He was born Nov. 24, 1949, in Kewanee to Earl Thomas and Julia Kathryn Martin Wraight. He married Denise L. Schilpp on Dec. 18, 1976, in Hopedale and she survives.

Also surviving are one sister, Carol Lindstrom, and one brother, Thomas Wraight, both of Morton; many nieces and nephews; and godsons, Ryan, Tyler and Jason Egli.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Robert graduated from the University of Illinois in 1971, with a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering.

He had been a private airplane pilot since 1969. In 2006, he was named as one of the top 10 engineers of North America.

He was employed for 35 years by the Village of Morton, where he served as Director of Public Works for 33 years.

He loved flying and believed in doing things right the first time.

He attended Trinity Church in Morton and East Peoria Mennonite Church. He had a strong faith in God and served the Lord faithfully.

His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at Trinity Church in Morton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, also at the church. Burial will be in Schilpp Cemetery in Hopedale.

Davis Mortuary in Tremont is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Celebrate Recovery, c/o New Life Christian Church in Morton, or to an aviation scholarship fund that has been established at Morton Community Bank in Morton.

To express condolences online, visit www.davismortuaryinc.com.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star on Jan. 15, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Wraight

23 Entries

Sue & Matt Knight

January 17, 2012

Neese, We are so sorry for your loss. I hope knowing that you have many friends who care for you will help hold you up in the difficult days ahead. I look forward to seeing you back at the gym when you are ready, because you have always inspired me there to do my best by watching you work so hard to do your best.

Steve and Wendy Miller

January 17, 2012

Neese,
We both always enjoyed the great conversations we had together. Our sincere condolences, we are so very sorry.Our prayers are with you as you bid your loved one good night.

January 17, 2012

Sorry for you loss Denise. I'll be thinking of you in prayers and hope that love of family and friends will help you at this time.
Your cousin, Linda Mount Kern

Jeff Kellner with McMAHON

January 17, 2012

Sorry for your loss. I worked with Bob on several Morton projects. Bob was always very professional and a pleasure to work with. I not only considered Bob a client, but a friend.

larry smith

January 17, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Pam Travis

January 16, 2012

Denise, thinking of you and lifting you up in prayer. Your faith will help you through the rough times knowing you are never alone. May precious memories fill you and you remember and hold dear the moments you shared together. Pam Travis

Angela Burkhalter

January 16, 2012

Bob was a good man and I am blessed to have known him. Prayers to his family...

Tony & Kris Dinkins

January 16, 2012

Neese - We are praying that the Holy Spirit will be very real to you and bring you comfort during the days and weeks ahead. We know Bob is absent from the body but is present with the Lord and we will see him again some day.

The Anzaldua family

January 16, 2012

Denise,
It is so hard to find the right words to say, as no one but God and you know how this pain feels. We are shocked, heartbroken, and will miss Bob very much. I can tell by reading these entries that the two of you touched so many lives together by your quiet yet strong, solid faith in Jesus Christ and your love for him and each other, and that is the best kind of legacy to leave. Thank you Bob and Neese for touching our family's lives with your example of loving faith, honesty, and friendship as well. We can't tell you what it has meant to us. If you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to ask. We love you so much.

Marcy Uphoff

January 16, 2012

Denise- words can not express how sorry I feel right now. Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers for you and your families. I know Bob will be sorely missed by many.

Joe Wuellner

January 16, 2012

Bob was a good friend who I was fortunate to have worked with over the years. He will definitely be missed. May God Bless and comfort his family.

Becky Beach

January 15, 2012

God's love is with you! We will all be praying for you at East Peoria Mennonite Church. In Christian Love, Becky Beach

Ron & Kathy Meeks

January 15, 2012

Neese, we were so shocked and very sorry to hear of Bob passing. We know this is a most difficult time for you and we are praying for God's strength to sustain you. You are in our thoughts!

Steve Wiegand

January 15, 2012

Prayer and blessings to Bob's family from one of his friends from group on Tuesday night.

I thank God for every remembrance of Bob & of Jesus Christ. As we pray for the Wriaght family, let us recall how Bob's faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and his love for all the saints laid up hope for him in heaven.
One of the things that make a community what it is, are individuals with a heart and soul like my friend Bob Wriaght.

Personally I am giving thanks to God for knowing Bob, being his friend and him being a husband, father and grandfather.

God used Bob in my life by his commitment and dependability in showing up weekly with a warm smile and greetings. Each week he made me feel he was glad to be there and that he was glad I was there too.

Of course, once you knew Bob and he knew you, there was some friendly bantering back and forth and he was always ready to pitch in to help and serve as well as a willingness to share his testimony with others giving God the glory. Col. 3:23 Warmly Steve Wiegand

Connie Dick

January 15, 2012

I am so sorry, Denise....so very sorry. We will be praying for you...blessings and comfort.

January 15, 2012

Bob and Denise were one of the first couples my wife Lori and I got to know as we began our lives with one another, and with the Lord. They have been very inspirational to us over the years. Rest peacefully in His arms my friend. You will be missed. Denise, we are praying for God's comfort and peace. -Todd & Lori Mullins

January 15, 2012

Denise you and your family are in our thoughts. Char Cremeens, Hopedale

Rob & Deb Preston

January 15, 2012

Denise,

Wishing you strength at this time, and offering our prayers for you. May God give you peace, and help you through this.

January 15, 2012

Yesterday, today and tomorrow; Our Lord will carry you through Denise. Sincerely, in His Name, Valerie Arnett

January 15, 2012

Neese & Family, we are very saddened by the loss of Bob. He will always be remembered as a Godly man, servant of the Lord and a good friend that helped us so much in the beginning of our walk with the Lord. I know you find strength in the Lord to get through this difficult time. We love you Bob and Neese. Cliff & Diane

January 15, 2012

We are sorry for you loss. Bob was such a caring person. I remember talking to him at the bank when he was helping his brother out. He will be missed, but remembered for all the good he did for the city of Morton. Mike and Betty Martin

Mark&Mary Graf

January 15, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 15, 2012

Praying you will find comfort in this time of sadness, Denise. The Lord is good and we will be praying He eases this difficult time for you.
Mike and Barb Smith

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