Kenneth L. Wright, 76, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday July 23, 2013, at Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Ind.

On Oct. 11, 1936, Kenneth was born to James F. and Leah (Warren) Wright in Peru, Ind. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., residing in the Pierceton area. On Sept. 28, 1957, he married Sondra Cook in Pierceton, at the Methodist Church. She survives.

Kenneth worked at Zimmer USA for 27 years as a tool and die maker, retiring in 1997. Kenneth was a Cub Master and Assistant Scout Leader for the Boy Scouts in Pierceton. He enjoyed his service to the community through being involved with the Boy Scouts and coaching Little League. Kenneth enjoyed camping and canoeing with his family which has become a family tradition that the family continues today. After retirement, Kenneth also enjoyed spending winters with his wife at Fort Myers, Fla. While in Florida, Kenneth would enjoy deep sea fishing. Kenneth attended the First Baptist Church of Pierceton.

Kenneth is survived by his wife; a son: Kenneth (Brenda) Wright II, Warsaw; a daughter-in-law: Joyce Wright, Warsaw; granddaughters: Julia Wright, Warsaw; Staci (Thomas) Young, Warsaw; grandsons: Kyle Wright, Warsaw; Stephen Wright, St. Paul, Minn.; sister-in-law: Lillie Wright, North Webster, Ind.; brother-in-law: Paul Arnold, Constantine, Mich.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his mother and father; his son: Kevin Wright; a great -grandchild: Adrienne Lynae Young; one brother: James Wright; and two sisters: Jean Jensen and Phyllis Arnold.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday July 26 at the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday July 27, at the funeral chapel. Dr. Mark Fishburn of First Baptist Church will be officiating the service. Burial will be at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.

Memorial contributions may be directed to First Baptist Church of Pierceton, 208 W. Market St., Pierceton, IN 46562 or the American Cancer Society-Northwest Indiana Office, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545.

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