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Wright, Forrest Andrew

Male 1897 - 1976  (79 years)


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  1. 1.  Wright, Forrest Andrew was born on 6 Jul 1897 in Mio, Comins Twp, Oscoda Co, Michigan, United States; died on 11 Jul 1976 in Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States; was buried in St Agustine Catholic Cemetery, Hillman, Michigan..

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    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."

    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]

    Children:
    1. 2. Wright, James Willard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1926 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States; died on 28 Jan 1974 in San Clemente, Orange, California, United States.
    2. 3. Wright, Clara Marie  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1930 in Hillman, Montmorency, Michigan, United States; died on 7 May 1950 in Sanford, Midland, Michigan, United States; was buried in St Agustine Catholic Cemetery, Hillman, Michigan..


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Wright, James Willard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Forrest1) was born on 5 Oct 1926 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States; died on 28 Jan 1974 in San Clemente, Orange, California, United States.

    Family/Spouse: LIVING. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. LIVING  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 5. LIVING  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Wright, Clara Marie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Forrest1) was born in 1930 in Hillman, Montmorency, Michigan, United States; died on 7 May 1950 in Sanford, Midland, Michigan, United States; was buried in St Agustine Catholic Cemetery, Hillman, Michigan..


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  LIVING Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Forrest1)

  2. 5.  LIVING Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Forrest1)