Mitchell Lawrence Wright went to be with his Lord on March 16, 2020. Born to Helen and Forrest Wright of Plainwell on Dec. 20, 1938.
Mitch was the second of six children. Mitch attended Allegan High School and then worked as a Farmhand and tractor repair man until joining the U.S. Navy in 1957.
Once out of the Navy, Mitch met Dianne Elaine Green, the love of his life. They married March 16, 1961. Together they raised four children, Michael (Fe) James of Portage, Robert Wright of Holland, Kim Colburn-Cranfield of Three Rivers, and Jeffery (Margaret) Wright of Kalamazoo.
Mitch had several employers but worked primarily for Rockwell in Allegan and enjoyed 30 years in trucking.
Mitch enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with the grandkids, bowling and volunteering at Christ Community Church of Allegan. He also enjoyed eating out and visiting with friends.
Mitch is survived by his wife of 59 years; their four children; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Steven (Diana) Wright, Philip (Barbara) Wright, Bruce (Marian) Wright and sister in law Gloria Wright; as well as a host of friends and family who love him. He was preceded in death by his brother Roger Wright.
Services will be at a later date at Christ Community Church of Allegan by Pastor Wally Coots.
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