Vern L. Wright's Obituary
Mr. Vern L. Wright, age 74, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009. He was born July 13, 1934 in Benzonia, MI to David and Lelia (Hewitt) Wright. After high school graduation in 1952, Vern worked and retired from Knoll in 1993 after working there for over 40 years. He was a member of the U.S. Army and loved spending time in the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Vern also spent many winters in Florida and enjoyed his time down there with friends. On May 22, 1960 he married Waltraut “Volli” Witt in Honor, MI and she survives him along with 2 children; Sven (Joycelyn) Wright of Benzonia, MI and Regina (Patrick) Judd of Ann Arbor, 2 grandchildren; Ericka and Andrea Judd, and 2 step-grandchildren; Gregory and Quentin Kreamer. He is also survived by an aunt, an uncle, and many cousins. Services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, July 2, 2009 at
The Walburn Chapel -
Sytsema Funeral Homes
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
231-759-8565
with Pastor John Brown officating. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Homestead Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to The American Diabetes Foundation. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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