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'Hoag' Wright and his wife owned a bar/restaurant in Hillman, Michiganfor many years. He was very generous to the Hillman community and muchloved by its citizens. He was rough and gruff with a big heart. Hebelieved all the people of Hillman to be his friends and tried to lookafter anyone who was in need.

Forrest, Kate and their daughter, Clara 'Sis', are buried in St AugustineCemetery, Montmorency Co, Michigan.

The Alpena News obituary for Forrest on July 14, 1976 reads:
" HILLMAN - Funeral service was held at 1pm today (July 14) at GreenFuneral Home, Hillman, Rev. Benedict Marcuilionis officiating, forForrest (Hoag) Wright. Interment: St Augustine Cemetery. Mr. Wright, 79,of HIllman, died at Alpena Hospital Sunday, (July 11).
He was born July 6, 1897 in Mio and owned and operated a bar andrestaurant in Hillman for many years. HE was a charter member of theHillman Rotary Club, past president of Hillman Chamber of Commerce,chairman of the Michigan Crippled Children's Association for 44 years,member of Montmorency County Fair Board, Elks, Eagles and IOOF.
He married the former Katherine Reickle in Detroit in 1926. She survivesas do two grandchildren; two brothers, Owen of Pontiac and Floyd ofHIllman; and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Tewell and Mrs. James Allen (Ruth),both of Alpena. A daughter, Clara Marie, preceded him in death in 1950,as did a son, Willard, in 1974."

Forrest married Reickle, Katherine on 24 Feb 1926 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Katherine was born on 2 Apr 1902 in Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States; died on 21 Nov 1980 in Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States; was buried in St Agustine Catholic Cemetery, Hillman, Michigan.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Alpena News obituary for Kate reads:
" HILLMAN - Funeral for Kate (Mrs. Forrest) Wright was at 10 this morningat St. Augustine Church, Hillman, the Rev. Robert Nalley officiating.
Mrs. Wright, 73, of Hillman, died of a heart attack Friday (Nov. 21) inPetoskey.
Born April 2, 1907, she had been employed as a practical nurse by AlpenaHospital and also did work as a private nurse.
Mrs. Wright was active in Red Cross.
Surviving are two grandchildren and a sister, Bessie (Mrs. Albert)Sanderson of Pinellas Park, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest, in 1976, a daughterClara in 1950 and a son Willard in 1974, a sister, a brother and herparents.
A rosary for Mrs. Wright was recited Sunday at Green Funeral Home,Hillman.
Interment: Hillman Catholic Cemetery."

Charles married Millard, Lottie Augusta on 1 Aug 1888 in Damon, Ogemaw, Michigan, United States. Lottie (daughter of Millard, James and Clark, Mercy Ann) was born on 19 Feb 1867 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States; died on 14 Apr 1948 in Montmorency, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Clark, Mercy Ann in 1854 in Porter Twp, Niagara Co, New york, United States. Mercy (daughter of Clark, James V and Swick, Mary R) was born on 22 Jan 1830 in Hector, Seneca, New York, United States; died on 26 Jan 1871 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]