DONALD A. Wright, of Ortonville, died November 4, 2016.

He was 89.

Born September 2, 1927, in Chicago, IL the son of the late Arthur and Lillian Wright.  Beloved husband of the late Barbara; loving father of Lynne Wright, Debra (Christopher) Smith, Dr. David (Margaret) Wright and Steven (Patricia) Wright; dearest grandfather of Natalie, Daniel and Julia Wright; dear brother of Leslie Hall; uncle of Rev. Gary (Kathleen) Hall. Mr. Wright was a veteran of the U S Army. He worked for many years in advertising, marketing and sales for Campell Ewald and later for Chilton Publishing. Donald had a great sense of humor. He was an avid outdoorsman, where he loved to hunt, fish and golf.  He also loved to act and sing in Gilbert and Sullivan operetta’s. Memorial visitation will be Friday November 11, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME – WATERFORD.  A short service with military honors, followed by interment will be Saturday November 12, 2016 at 10:30 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. To send condolence to the family, visit www.CoatsFuneralHome.com.