Michael Craig Wright

Michael Craig Wright, age 55, of Trenton passed away at his home on Sunday, December 2, 2018. He was born in McCook, NE on December 24, 1962 to Robert James and Donna Gayle (Moss) Wright. The family moved to Trenton where Michael attended and graduated from Trenton High School in 1981. He continued his education at Mid Plains Community College in North Platte in auto mechanics. He joined the US Marine Corps in August 24, 1983, serving till August 23, 1989 when he was Honorably Discharged. He joined the US Army on November 29, 1990, serving in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm being Honorably Discharged on July 15, 1991. Michael married Leslie Roos on April 21, 1981 to this union Devin and Caitlyn were born. On July 28, 1993 he wed Lisa Draper daughters: Miranda, Hannah and Haylee were born. Michael lived in California, Colorado, before calling Trenton home. He worked in the oil fields, tinkered with and restored cars. He was an accomplished Lapidary (rock hound) making jewelry. He was a member of the VFW in Trenton. His pride and joy was spending time with grandchildren watching cartoons along with other family activities. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna; brother, Harold "Chip" Wright; and niece, Jill Wright. Michael is survived by his children, Miranda (Adam) Gade of Trenton, Devin Wright of Grand Island, NE, Caitlyn (Shane) Sanders of Crawford, NE, Hannah Draper and Haylee Draper both of Maysville, MO; father, Robert (Laurel) Wright of Pueblo, CO; eight brothers, Robert (Alice) Wright of Trenton, Mark (Melissa) Hudson of Colorado Springs, David (Joni) Wright of Trenton, Bryon (Chris) Wright, Eric Wright, and Bill (Amanda) Wright all of Pueblo, CO, Chris Wright of Denver, CO, and Jeff Wright of Pueblo, CO; and five grandchildren with two more coming soon. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 10:00 AM till 7:00 PM with family present from 5:00 till 7:00 to greet friends. A memorial Service will be held at the Congregational Church on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jean Miller officiating. Inurnment will be in the Trenton Cemetery with Military Honors conducted at graveside. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in Michaels name at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in Trenton. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. Visitation Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of Trenton Wednesday, December 5, 2018 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 302 West B Street Trenton, Nebraska 69044 Memorial Service United Church Of Christ Congregational Friday, December 7, 2018 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 221 West 1st Street Trenton, Nebraska 69044