Harold Lee Wright, 78, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper.
Harold was born in Paoli on November 8, 1945, to Wayne and Theda (McDonald) Wright. He married Eileen Laake on August 29, 1970, at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church in Ferdinand.
He was a 1963 graduate of Jasper High School.
Harold was a United States Army Veteran, who served in Germany from 1966-1968.
He worked as a Brazer for North American Carbide for 52 years.
His memberships included Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, where he was an usher, American Legion Post No. 147, the Dubois County Art Guild and Dubois County Archery Club.
Harold was a well-known artist, who enjoyed creating, teaching, and showing his art; it was a hobby that brought him much joy. He enjoyed fishing and keeping his yard and home at the lake pristine. He also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and attending their sporting events.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen Wright, Jasper; three children, Brian Wright, Jasper, Emily (Bryan) Poerio, Franklin, TN, and Aundrea (Michael) Ludlow, Santa Claus; six grandchildren, Anna and Alexander Poerio, and Lauren (Asher) Finch, Christian, Benjamin and Noah Ludlow; one sister, Louise Stewart, Jasper and one sister-in-law, Janice Wright, Jasper.
His parents, one brother, Kenny Wright, and one brother-in-law, Clyde Stewart preceded him in death.
A Mass of Christian burial for Harold L. Wright was held on Monday, August 12, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, with burial in Enlow Cemetery in Jasper. American Legion Post No. 147 conducted military graveside rites.
Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home in Jasper was in charge of all arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, the Dubois County Art Guild, or to a favorite charity.
Condolences may be offered at www.becherkluesner.com.
