Obituary of Richard B. Wright

Richard B. Wright, age 85, of Brumley, Missouri, departed this life on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Lake Regional Health Center, Osage Beach, Missouri. Richard was born July 4, 1928, in St Louis, Missouri, the son of Russell and Josephine (Hulsey) Wright. Richard served his country proudly in the United States Marines. He was united in marriage February 14, 1971 to Joyce Kieffer, who preceded him in death on November 15, 2007. Richard was an over the road truck driver for many years and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed working on his tractor and all things outdoors. He was an all around handyman, and enjoyed doing things for his family and spending time with them. Richard is survived by his children; Richard and his wife, Kathy, of Seattle, Washington, Russell and his wife, Heather, of Iberia, Missouri, Kenny and his wife, Linda, of St. Louis, Missouri, Richard, Sr. and his wife, Mary, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Loretta Costello and her husband, Tommy, of San Diego, California; six grandchildren, Alexa, Ashley, Frances, Ricky, Carson and Michelle and one great-grandchild.