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Bert Wright Obituary

Bert E. Wright Jr.

Bert E. Wright Jr., 69, of North Baltimore, died at 3:31 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

He was born May 14, 1954, in Findlay, to Bert Sr. and Idella (Shively) Wright. He married Molly Nungester on Nov. 10, 1978, and she survives.

Bert is also survived by his son, Matthew Wright of North Baltimore; stepmother, Jean Ann Wright of Findlay; sister, Elizabeth Arrendondo of Findlay; stepbrothers, Tony Mischke of Mt. Blanchard and Timothy Mischke of California; stepsisters, Chris Long of Findlay and Elizabeth "Little Beth" Mischke of Findlay; and grandchildren, Hunter Wright, Andrew McEwen, Brody Wright, and Baylee Wright.

He was also preceded in death by his son, Brian Wright; and brothers, Scott Allen Wright and Michael Dean Wright.

Bert was an U.S. Army veteran and was member of North Baltimore American Legion Post 539. He retired from Whirlpool Corporation in Findlay. Bert was an avid trap shooter and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Bert's funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, where full military rites will be conducted by North Baltimore American Legion Post 539. Pastor Bill Cook will officiate.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2024, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent's Mercy Health Burn Center, Toledo.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Review Times on Mar. 11, 2024.

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March 11, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of Bert's passing. Prayers and my thoughts are with your family during this time. It was honor to sit with the two you and help guide your decisions along his journey while he was trying to go home.

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