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    1. [WRIGHT] OBIT: WRIGHT, Frank Jay (of Milwaukee, WI)
    2. Tom Wright
    3. Wright, Frank Jay Feb. 9, 1928 - Dec. 15, 2007 Age 79 Survived by his loving wife, Eleanor "Susie" (nee Wedemayer). Father of Jeffrey (Millie), Wendy (Fred) Sleider, William (Nancy), Thomas (Aimee). Frank will be missed by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Proud retiree from the Milwaukee Fire Dept., after 35 years. He served his country for 33 years in the Coast Guard, Navy and Army Reserves. Thanks to VITAS Hospice for their kind and loving care; and thanks to the Fire Dept. for always being there. Visitation will be held Thurs., Dec. 20, from 9AM until time of Service, at 11AM, at Pinelawn Cemetery Chapel, 10700 W. Capitol Dr. Interment to follow. "Gone Fishing" ---------- Frank was my father, may he rest in peace. -Born in Milwaukee, was son of Jay Victor Wright and Amalia (Mollie) Zalar -Jay was born in Lyndon Station, WI, son of Frank Marion Wright and Sybil Bernice Dunlap -Frank was born in Ohio and emigrated with Wisconsin as a baby. Son of William Wright and Jane Abby Bogart William and Jane were among the earliest settlers of Juneau Cty, WI, settling in Kildare twp, later known as Lyndon Station. They emigrated from PA, then OH, with brother Hiram Wright, mother Phebe (Wright) Jackson (originally Drake), stepfather Lyman Jackson. More in bible records, uncertain of exact relations. Hiram settled in Lemonweir and married Carrie Wise. William and Hiram's father was Alpheus Wright, Jr. Mother was Phebe Drake Alpheus Jr's parents were Alpheus Wright, Sr and Rachael Williams This is all confirmed. Further generations unconfirmed.

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