Andrew Wright

Wright – Andrew (Andy) James Wright, age 74, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from complications due to lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Barbara B. Wright; in-laws Joseph and Marjorie Vroman; aunt Audrey Wright; brother-in-law Ted Russell. Andy is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara (Barb) Wright; sons James Wright and William (Jennifer) Wright; sister Susan (Michelle Kopcha) Wright; sisters-in-law Patricia (Bob) Young, Susan (Dudley Mills) Kruger, Karen Russell; brother-in-law Phillip (Pauline) Vroman. Andy graduated from Creston High School in 1964 and Olivet College in 1968. He proudly served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant, and was a school psychologist for Newaygo County ISD for over 28 years. He was a member of the Skyhawk Skydivers, where he befriended his future father-in-law and first met his wife Barb. He shared a love for art with his son James and was an accomplished amateur photographer and long-time member of the Grand Rapids Color Slide Club. He was also known for his love of camping and nature, serving as a scoutmaster for BSA Troop 367 for many years and sharing camping adventures with his son William. He was well known for his specialty: campfire pineapple upside down cake. After retiring from the public school system, Andy traveled extensively with his wife and family, visiting over 20 countries, five continents, and both hemispheres. A memorial celebration of Andy’s life will take place in the spring of 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to WYCE or Bliss Fest to honor Andy’s love of independent music and local musicians. To share a photo, memory, and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com.