Frederick Louis Wright of Cuba, MO formerly of St. Louis, MO was born on Friday, August 30, 1935 in Williamsport, PA to Lee Wright and Bernadine Mary Soules Wright. He passed away at MO Veterans Home, St. James, MO on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the age of 84 years, 2 months, and 5 days.
Frederick served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Following his military service, he was a member of the Local 88 United Food and Commercial Workers Union working many years as a meat cutter at Tri City and Shop n Save Grocery. After retirement, Frederick moved to Cuba and enjoyed working in his yard and being outside. His hobbies were fishing and collecting antiques. Frederick will be greatly missed by his family and friends who loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Bernadine Wright.
He is survived by his daughter Faith and husband Jon Pattrin of St. Louis, MO; brother Ronnie Wright of South Carolina, sister Peggy Retorick of Williamsport, PA; granddaughter Lexie Pattrin of St. Louis, MO; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation was Friday, November 8, 2019 from 12:30-1:30PM at Crouse Funeral Home, Williamsport, PA. Graveside Service was Friday, November 8, 2019 at 1:45PM at Wildwood Cemetery, S. Williamsport, PA with full military honors.
Local arrangements under the care of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, MO.
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