Wilbur Wright

Mr. Wilbur W. Wright, 91, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday January 4, 2010 at Golden Living Center-Countryside in LaPorte. He was born March 26, 1918 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Frank J. Wright and Mamie Slater Wright. Wilbur worked at the power house supply for Purdue North Central University for thirteen years, retiring in 1980; he also worked at Modine Mfg. for ten years. He was a member of the LaPorte Missionary Church, American Legion Post #83 of LaPorte and past member of the Loyal Order of Moose. Wilbur was also a veteran of the US Navy during WW II. On September 5, 1941, in LaPorte, IN, he married Alice R. Curtis who preceded him in death May 1, 1974. He is survived by his two daughters, Judith A. Wright of La Porte, IN, Gloria K. Timothy Horstmeyer of Fort Wayne, IN; two grandchildren, Gwen Shayne Roberts, Taryn Chad Shreeve; three great-grandchildren. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, wife and sister, Dorabell Price. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm & Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 12:00 pm, until time of services. Services will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Thursday January 7, 2010 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Carl Galloway officiating. Interment will follow at the Patton Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPorte Missionary Church 104 E. 18th Street LaPorte, IN 46350 or Donor's Choice. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Wilbur W Wright please visit our Sympathy Store.