Herman Gordon Wright, 94, of West Lafayette, passed away at 4:27 PM, Monday, November 21, 2016 at Franciscan Health East of Lafayette, IN. He was born July 3, 1922 in Lafayette, IN to the late Herman H. and Alberta (Sherman) Wright. He was a 1941 graduate of Klondike High School.

Herman served in the United States Army during WWII as a Technician in the Fourth Class 761st Field Artillery Battalion and the Korean War. He was honorably discharged.

His marriage was to Caroline Haderle on June 26, 1948 at Badger Grove Community Baptist Church of Brookston, IN. She survives.

Herman was a member of the Badger Grove Community Baptist Church, over 65-year member and Past Master of Octagon Masonic Lodge #511, member of West Lafayette American Legion Post #492, and a dedicated volunteer at the Indiana Veterans Home of West Lafayette.

Herman worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, retiring after 35 years. He loved the circus and was an avid collector of circus memorabilia. He had a great sense of humor and quick wit, he liked to share jokes. Herman was a long time Cubs fan and a Purdue sports fan, and he sponsored many Purdue International Students.

Surviving along with his wife are sons, Gary (Kathleen) Wright of Hamilton, OH, Steven (Nancy) Wright of Lafayette, IN, Donald “Don” (Nietta) of Mishawaka, IN, and Jon (Cindy) Wright of Appleton, WI. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Aaron Wright, Brian Wright, Gianfranco (Angela) Wright, Gianna (Jason) Pociask, Brady Wright, and Lauren Wright, and great-grandchildren Luca and Enzo Wright, and a special niece Tonia (Dale) Butcher.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Indiana Veterans Home Chapel (3851 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906). Interment to follow in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens of West Lafayette with Military Rites at graveside. Rev. Dr. Lelan McReynolds to officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made in Herman’s name to the Salvation Army.

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