Robert James Wright

Robert James Wright

Aug. 13, 1940 - Sept. 23, 2021

PUEBLO, Colo. — Robert James Wright passed away Sept 23, 2021, in Pueblo.

He was born Aug. 13, 1940, in McCook, Neb., one of six children, to Edith and Robert “Whitey” Wright. 

Bob enjoyed playing cribbage with family and friends, fishing with his brother and all the boys, as well as watching football, especially the Denver Broncos and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was also a fan of the Colorado Rockies. Bob loved to make people laugh and seemingly never met a stranger. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sharon Gosha; brother, Darrell Wright; sons, Chip and Michael; his granddaughter, Jill and his great-grandson, Nicholas.  

His survivors include his wife of 37 years, Lauri; sons, Robert (Alice), of Trenton, Neb., Mark of Denver, Colo., David (Joni), of Trenton, Bryan, Eric, Jeff and Bill of Pueblo and Chris (Heather), of Denver; siblings, Luanne (Jim) DeVoll of Belleview, Neb., Jerry (Shirley) Wright of Lincoln, Neb., and Donna Cole of Osceola, Neb.; 23 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.  

Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering will be Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, from 11a.m. until 5 p.m., in the Church of God, 201 East B Street in Trenton, Neb. A memorial gathering in Pueblo, Colo., is pending. 

Online condolences at DavisMortuary.com