Wallace Wright, Jr., age 90 of Ames, Iowa passed away peacefully with loved ones present, on June 2, 2023, at Eastern Star Masonic Home, in Boone, Iowa.
Wally was born on September 11, 1932, to Wallace and Elizabeth Wright (Young) in Ames, Iowa. After graduating from Ames High School, he served in the United States Army. Later he started working at Iowa State University as one of the original officers for the College Police Force. He also drove a school bus for the United Community. On May 27, 1955, he married Della Jane Riggs, and they were married 66 years before her passing. They made their home on Della's family farm, where he was farming until retirement. To that union two sons were born.
He is survived by his sons Kenneth Lee (Gudula) of Boone, Iowa, William (Will) Robert (Irene Howard) of Fairfield, California, and one granddaughter, Cindy Hickle (Brandon) of Boone, Iowa, one sister Kathy Garland of Blacksburg, Virginia, one niece Karen Carlton, and two nephews, John Wolfe, and Andrew Wolfe.
A private graveside burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery, in Luther, Iowa.
The family would like to thank the staff at Eastern Star Masonic Home and Suncrest Hospice Care for Wally's exceptional care.
Online condolence may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Rest in Peace Wally. You and Della have been a big part of my life from the very day I met you. Always kind and loving. Making me feel welcomed and part of the Napier Methodist Church family. The Brooks family and many other neighbors were long life friends. Marrying into the Brooks you shared many memories. Della stayed in contact with Howard and Aunt Mary Lu. The women's group we talked about church matters, assisted with functions along with prayer partners. Della was my prayer partner and I had her one year. Was a very cherished memory for me. I will forever hold those in my heart. Della and Wally are now together in heaven enjoying one another's company again.
Hope the memories shared with the Family brings comfort and ease your loss.
Wally and Della were an important part of the Napier community. Their deaths leave a huge gap that no one else will be able to fill. Della was always involved with the Napier Alumni Association, keeping track of alumni addresses, making arrangements for reunions, and teaching bible school to community youth. Wally drove school bus for years, getting children safely to school. The community owes them a huge debt.
Ann Keigley
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