David B. Wright

October 11, 1954 - May 4, 2022

David B. Wright, 67, of Kearney died Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Wel-Life Assisted Living Center in Kearney with family and friends at his side. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022 at First Lutheran Church in Kearney with the Rev. Elisabeth Pynn Himmelman and Rev. Dr. Rick Carlson officiating. The service will also be live streamed through the church website at https://firstlutherankearney.org/watch-live/. Burial will be at Prairie Home Cemetery near Holdrege. Service attendees are asked to wear orange, the national color for COPD awareness. Visitation will be from 5-7pm Wednesday at the church. David was born October 11, 1954 in Kearney, NE to Dale C. and Frances E. Steele-Wright. He attended Kearney Public Schools and was a 1973 graduate of Kearney High School. He married Lori. L. Driml on July 6, 1976. The marriage was later dissolved. He spent most of his career in the health field, caring for others. His last employment was with Mount Carmel where he served for 20 years and held a variety of positions. Last five years of working career was with O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger funeral home as funeral assistant. David had a passion for collecting Tonka toys and refinishing antiques and collected antique car memorabilia. He also collected anything related to "A Christmas Story" and flamingos. David served as Chairman of the Advisory Council for South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging, as commissioner on the Kearney Housing Authority Board, as Chairman of the Safety Committee at Mount Carmel, and was a member of the First Lutheran Church Altar Guild. Where he assisted with Holy Communion with his sister-in-law, Sue Wright. To Shari, Kent, James, Jan, Terry, Barb, Mike, Kim, Sue, and Bert. Thank you all for your years of friendship, your love, care, and support. Miss me a little, but not for long. Go on with your life- laugh and BE STRONG. Don't dwell on my passing with sorrow and tears. BE HAPPY! We've had many wonderful years. We've hoped, we've dreamed, we've struggled and learned. We've found life worthwhile wherever we've turned. Our days have been full. We've savored so much- Good friends, shared JOYS and the family touch. So miss me awhile, but don't feel alone. A lifetime of caring cannot be undone. Be still and listen, your heart knows it's true: Though you can't feel my touch, I am always with you! Survivors include his sister Barbara A. (Mike) Hodges of Lexingtion, NE, brother Kim D. (Sue) Wright of Kearney, NE, and Stephen D. (Colleen) Wright of San Jose, California, and sisters-in-law Ginger Wright-Barton (Duane) of Thornton, CO; Nancy Wright- Roy (Kenneth) of Dannebrog NE. Nieces and nephews: Garrett and Chelsea Wright of Thornton, CO; Victoria (Shannon) Mackey, Reid and Cole of Boelus, NE; Jennifer (Diego) Lo Prete, Malena and Lautaro of Midloathian, Virginia; Matthew (Nicole)Wright, Stephen and Olivia of San Jose, California; Shannon Lauby, Ryan And Deakon of Overton, NE; Heather (Corey) Delap, Gabrielle and Gracey of Lexington, NE; Natalie Fowler, Mayer and Mason of Colorado Springs, CO; Lindsey Wright of Kearney, NE; Tomi BeDan and Keanna Limes of Thornton, CO. Other in-laws: Kirk D. Mills of Lexington, NE; Greg and Lori Driml, Brad Driml all of Kearney, NE; Debra Janicek of Thorton, CO, Sylvia Wright of Grand Island, NE, and Kathy Secrist of Holyoke, CO. Preceded in death by both parents, and brothers Sanford D. Wright and Thomas A. Wright. Memorials may be given to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.