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Melvin R Wright

Birth	:	31 Jul 1919 Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Feb 2012 Sac City, Sac County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Early Union Cemetery, Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4578018, -95.1425018
Description	:	Melvin R. Wright, age 92, of Early, IA, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Loring Hospital in Sac City, IA. Melvin was born on July 31, 1919, in Herring, IA the son of C.W. "Bill" and Tena (Meyer) Wright. He was baptized at the United Methodist Church in Schaller. Melvin attended school and graduated from Carnarvon Country School. He then went on to further his education at Barber School. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 10, 1945. He served during WWII with the Occupation Forces in Japan, until his honorable discharge in November 2, 1946.... Read More	Melvin R. Wright, age 92, of Early, IA, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Loring Hospital in Sac City, IA. Melvin was born on July 31, 1919, in Herring, IA the son of C.W. "Bill" and Tena (Meyer) Wright. He was baptized at the United Methodist Church in Schaller. Melvin attended school and graduated from Carnarvon Country School. He then went on to further his education at Barber School. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 10, 1945. He served during WWII with the Occupation Forces in Japan, until his honorable discharge in November 2, 1946. He worked as a retail grocer, insurance salesman and a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Melvin met his life-partner in B. Mildred Miller and was united in marriage on October 30, 1941 in Schaller, IA. To this union three children were born: Darwin, Sue and Bill. Melvin and Mildred made their home in Early and remained there for 70 years. Melvin enjoyed playing golf, dancing with Mildred, and was an avid card player. Most of all, he cherished time spent with his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. He will be remembered for being a devoted father, never missing an event where his children were involved. He was very active in the community for many years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Early, serving on the church board, and a member of the Merton V. Hair American Legion Post No. 325 in Early. Melvin served on the Early Town Council, was a member of the Early Fire Department, and the Early Masonic Lodge. He also was the announcer for the Crestland High School football games for many years. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 70 years: B. Mildred Wright of Sac City; children: Darwin Wright of Bartlett, TN, Sue (Tom) Landgraf of Mason City, IA, and Bill Wright of Odebolt, IA; sisters: Darlane Campbell of Spencer, IA, Delores Blessington of Lake View, IA, and Donna Daiker of Onamia, MN; grandchildren: Tyler (Chelsea) Landgraf of Springfield, MO, Robert Landgraf of Rochester, MN, and Hannah Landgraf of Indianola, IA; great-grandchildren: Keira and Max Landgraf; and numerous cousins, extended family members and friends. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents: C.W. "Bill" and Tena Wright; brothers: Wayne, Robert, and Kenny Wright; sisters: Dorothy Hintz and Elenora Wurr.

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Melvin R Wright's memorial is located at: Early Union Cemetery, Early, Sac County, USA.
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Melvin R Wright death on 4 Feb 2012 in Sac City, Sac County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4578018
Longitude: -95.1425018

Family Members:

Parent

C. W. “Bill” Wright

(1894 - 1983)

Tena Meyer Wright

(1894 - 1976)

Spouse

Bertha Mildred Miller Wright

(1922 - 2018)

Siblings

Dorothy Mae Wright Hintz

(1925 - 1996)

Robert E. “PeeWee” Wright

(1929 - 1989)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018

2. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4650002, -95.1446991

3. Protestant Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4294014, -95.1483002

4. Sac County Farm Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4295560, -95.1175190

5. Nemaha Cemetery
Nemaha, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -95.0905991

6. Emmanuel Cemetery
Cook Township, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3993988, -95.2063980

7. Chase Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5036011, -95.2288971

8. German Methodist Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5045000, -95.2481000

9. Cook Center Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4432983, -95.2649994

10. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5396996, -95.2294006

11. Salem Reform Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3555984, -95.1866989

12. Oakland Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4272100, -94.9910760

13. Richland Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -95.2238998

14. Linton Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3330994, -95.1474991

15. Clinton Township Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3330600, -95.1475000

16. Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5035000, -95.3095000

17. Schaller Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5046000, -95.3117600

18. Cory Grove Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3932991, -94.9788971

19. Donna Lynn Salis-Christensen Burial Plot
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5882134, -95.0544960

20. Cedar Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4430000, -94.9110000

21. Ferguson Cemetery
Lake View, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3142014, -95.0132980

22. Maple Valley Township Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5752600, -95.3199980

23. Newell Catholic Prairie Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6144000, -95.0328000

24. Odebolt Cemetery
Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2985992, -95.2469025