Robert Patrick Wright

Robert (Bob) Patrick Wright, 69, of Erie and Bloomfield Township, passed to his glorious eternal home with Jesus from the solace of his dream log home on June 8, 2022. He bravely lived through his last few months with metastatic cancer. Born on September 3, 1952 in Erie, PA, he was the son of the late Edwin Earl and Helen Edith (Schmitt) Wright. He was a 1970 graduate of Tech Memorial High School and upon graduation pursued a 38 year career at General Electric, originally as a machine operator and later as a test driver. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Mary Lou Goergen; they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in February, 2022. Together they raised their four children in Erie. Surviving their father’s death, are Joseph (Shannon), Joshua (Denise), Carissa, and Samuel (Kimberly). Surviving grandchildren include Kira, Kieran, Roman, Julianne, Luke, Nora, Autumn, Joshua, Jr., and Liam. Bob’s surviving siblings are Kathy Polaski, Dave Wright, Patricia Brugger, Susan Majoris, and Michael Wright. Bob leaves a legacy of love in God and family, hard work ethic, sense of humor and love of animals. He had great pride in his wife, children and their families. Bob hunted and followed years of baseball games and swim meets with his live-in grandson, Luke. He had an avid interest in sports. He loved animals which included his horses “April” and “Tekoa,” along with his loyal canine friend “Buddy.” A celebration of life will be held in Bob’s memory, at Mt. Pleasant Chapel, 38238 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Union City, PA 16438, conducted by friend and pastor, Dave Nolan. Coffee, doughnuts, and fellowship (some of Bob’s favorite things) and viewing will be from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2022. A memorial service immediately follows at the same location. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery adjacent to the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob Wright’s name to the Women’s Care Center of Erie , 4408 Peach St., Suite 202, Erie, PA 16509. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Bob’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenGlennFH.com Arrangements are in the care of Warren-Glenn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 62 S Main Street, Union City.