Karl Wright

Karl Eugene Wright, age 86 of Forest died on June 24, 2010 at 8:16 a.m. at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Toledo. He was born on May 2, 1924 to the late Glenn and Ethel (Drew) Wright. He married Maxine Curran on July 5, 1946 and she survives. He is also survived by a son, Russell of Cincinnati, daughters Marilyn Hartman, Bluffton, Sharon (Ken) Haymond of Forest and Charlotte (Ron) Hartman of Van Buren, grandchildren Gregory (Michelle) Hartman, Tracy Hartman, Anthony (Kelly) Hartman and Drew Hartman as well as great-grandson Troy Hartman and was awaiting the arrival of his second great-grandson in October. He is also survived by brothers Charles and Kenneth, both of Forest and was preceded in death by brothers Donald, Mervin, Harold and Robert. He will be greatly missed by his feline friend. Karl graduated from Forest High School in 1942. He served in the US Navy during WWll aboard the USS Cebu in the South Pacific where he was the postal clerk. He was a life-long farmer and resident of Forest where he lived on the same farm with Maxine for 64 years. He was employed as a mechanic at Forest Farm Services as well as having his own farm machinery repair shop at his farm. He was a postal clerk at the Forest Post Office for many years. He was a member of Hope Chapel Grange. Karl was a self-proclaimed “jack of all trades, master of none” and was known for his many inventions on all types of farm and household equipment. He enjoyed having coffee with his friends at the Tree Town Inn and being called “Karl with a K”. He and Maxine enjoyed traveling and had many adventures together with their camper. He attended nearly all of his grandchildren’s sporting events and loved to watch Tiger Woods lose on TV. His beloved red Jeep truck was a familiar fixture in Forest and the surrounding countryside for 25 years. A funeral service will be held on Mon. June 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the CLARK SHIELDS Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Livingston officiating. Interment will follow at Hueston cemetery with Full Military Honors conducted by McVitty VFW Post #1182, American Legion Post #259 both of Forest & Amvets Post #1994 of Kenton. Visitation will be held at CLARK SHIELDS funeral home from 12-4:00 p.m. on Sun. June 27, 2010. Visit www.shieldsfh.com to view the Life Tribute Video, extend a condolence, or share a memory. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Away from Home (St.Vincent’s Mercy Medical Center 2213 Cherry St. Toledo, OH 43608-9988) or Forest Jackson EMS in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 310 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843. http://videos.lifetributes.com/146473