Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Wright, Jerry May 11, 2011
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Hastings Reminder - May 14, 2011


Jerry Wright – Surrounded by family and friends, Jerry Wright of Lake Odessa 
died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at St. Mary’s of Michigan Medical Center in 
Saginaw. His death was the result of complications related to a brain aneurysm 
suffered on April 30.

Jerry was born on March 18, 1964 in Lansing, to Nick Wright, Sr., and Eve 
(Noss) Wright. Jerry grew up in Lake Odessa, and attended Lakewood Schools, 
graduated in 1982. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland.

He served in the United States Army at Fort Hood, Texas; and in the Michigan 
Army National Guard from 1983 to 1991.

Jerry was an equipment operator for HSV Redi-Mix in Lake Odessa, and most 
recently a driver for Van Eerden Foodservice in Grand Rapids.

His hobbies included NASCAR, bowling, and golfing. For the past five years he 
has volunteered at the BMW Golf Classic in Greenville, SC.

Jerry was precededin death by his father Nick Wright, Sr.; and his 
grandparents, mary Jane Noss; and Chuch and Esther Wright.

He is survived by many loving family and friends; daughter, Amanda of 
Knoxville, TN; son, Josh of Lake Odessa; daughter Jeralynn of Gaylord. Also 
surviving him are granddaughters, Kendall and Aubrey; niece, Valerie; a nephew 
Sam; nephew Isaiah; and niece Teresa.

In accordance with his kind and generous spirit, organ and tissue donations 
were made so that others may receive the “gift of life” in the midst of his 
tragic and very unexpected passing.

Contributions in Jerry’s memory may be made to Anheuser-Busch towards their “no 
beer left behind” campaign. (Note: a loving joke in the spirit of a life-loving 
man from his friends and family. He would not want his obituary to be 
completely serious!)

A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland on 
Saturday, May 21, 2011, at noon, followed by a luncheon. 

Written condolences and memorial gifts may be sent to the family c/o Zion 
Lutheran Church, 6261 Velte Road, Woodland, MI 48897.



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