Craig Steven Wright
“Live as if you’ll die tomorrow but learn as though you’ll live forever”
Craig was born to Clyde and Judy Wright in Portsmouth, Ohio. Craig is survived by his Wife, Ruth Wright, his three children; Sara (Michael) Woogerd, Hannah Sheidlower, and Josh Wright, Grandchildren Eden and Lilah, and his three brothers; Rick Wright, Randy (Michele) Wright, and Jared (Tim) Deluca. From a very young age, Craig had a passion for learning and exploring. As a teenager, He rode dirt bikes and flew vintage planes with his brothers. Craig later learned to sail, spending many summers on his boat at Lake Erie. Craig was an avid skier, where he served on the snow patrol team for Snow trials in Mansfield, Ohio. Craig loved to visit Germany with his Wife Ruth. Craig was an Engineer and held a bachelor’s degree with Franklin University. He was also an adjunct professor of Statics and Chemical Engineering for North Central State College. Craig is dearly missed by his family and many friends. Craig’s family and friends said goodbye in a small ceremony shortly after his death. Later his immediate family held a celebration of life where Craig was sent on a last flight and finally laid to rest at Lake Erie, Ohio. A headstone stands in Lexington Cemetery for those that wish to pay their respects.
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