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John Wright Obituary

John Wright

John Wright, 78, of Bloomdale, died at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Brookdale Bowling Green. He was born January 7, 1947, in Findlay, to the late Harold and Ree (Fries) Wright. He married Sheryl Rothenbuhler, and she preceded him in death August 30, 2025.

John is survived by his son, Andrew (Christine) Wright of Cygnet; brother, Rick (Nan) Wright of Bloomdale; grandchildren, Tyler Wolleson and Mallory Shrewsberry; and great-grandchildren, Liberty Shrewsbury and Landen Siebert.

He was also preceded in death by his son, Matthew Wright; brothers, Mearl, Max, Harold Jr., Carl and Jim; and sisters, Maudeen Wright, Carolyn Beard and Martha Tyson.

John was a 1965 graduate of Elmwood High School and retired from Sprint.

Graveside services will be private atWeaver Cemetery, Bloom Township.

Arrangements are being handled by SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Smith-Crates Funeral Home, 515 N. Main Street, North Baltimore, OH 45872.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Jan. 6, 2026.

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