Wright was born September 18, 1907, the son of Craig and Esther Wright. He graduated from Blair High School. He married Hazel McDonald on September 14, 1929, in Logan, Iowa.

He farmed south of Blair, including raising sheep, until 1978 when he retired and moved to Blair.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 60 years.

Wright is survived by his wife, Hazel of Blair; two daughters, Mrs. Willard (Geraldine) Gilfry of Erie, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. John (Charlotte) Heumann of Greenfield, Indiana; one sister, Mrs. William (Theresa) Skow of Omaha; three grandchildren; one great-grandson and four great-granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers and one grandson.

Pallbearers included Jim Foley, Melvin Hatcher, Gordon McDonald, Paul McDonald Daryl Skow and Allan Wilcox. Honorary pallbearers were Pat Allen, John Prescott, Clair McKinnis, Howard Wiedner, Alvin Ohrt, Jack Rohwer, Francis Matson and John Christopher. Organist was Katy Flynn; vocalists were Pat and Kathy Tripp.

Campbell Funeral Home of Blair was in charge of arrangements.

# 2 - - from his funeral service folder: IN MEMORY, Chauncey Wright

BORN: September 18, 1907, Ft. Calhoun, Nebraska

DIED: January 24, 1986, Blair, Nebraska

SERVICES: 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 1986, First United Methodist Church, Blair, Nebraska

OFFICIATING: Dr. Howard Bailey; Rev. John Ewton

ORGANIST: Mrs. Katy Flynn

SONG SELECTIONS PROVIDED BY: Kathy and Pat Tripp

SONG SELECTIONS: “I’ll Walk With God” “Lord’s Prayer”

GRAVESIDE SERVICES: Ft. Calhoun Cemetery, Ft. Calhoun, Nebraska

PALLBEARERS: James Foley, Melvin Hatcher, Gordon McDonald, Paul McDonald, Daryl Skow, Allan Wilcox

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Pat Allen, John Christopher, John Foley, Francis Matson, Clair McKinnis, Alvin Ohrt, John Prescott, Jack Rohwer, Howard Widener

The family extends an invitation to join them for lunch at the church following graveside services.