Notes |
- Individual:
'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."
|