James Robert Wright, age 54, of Hastings, MN, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on August 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 19, 1963 to Gerald and Joleen (Meeker) Wright in St. Paul, MN. James married Margaret Scully at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings on October 15, 1988. Jim graduated from Hastings High School in 1981. He was a helpful and handy man, who served many people over the years as the owner of Draft Technologies. He was devoted to his family and friends. He made every effort to make people feel like they mattered. If he spoke, people listened and knew that he meant it. He loved spending time with his grandbabies. Jim enjoyed riding his motorcycle and loved cooking for family and friends. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; sons, Bob Wright (friend, Josie Wold), Joe (Natalie) Wright; grandchildren, Aria, Nellie and David; parents, Gerald and Joleen Wright; sister, Jane (Steve) Kiester, brother, Jeff (Chris) Wright, sisters, Julie (Tim) Miller and Jenny (Brad) Satchell; father and mother-in-law, Patrick (Carol) Scully; brothers-in-law, Mike (Jane) Scully and Patrick Scully, Jr.; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 25th at 10:30 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th Street, Hastings. A visitation will be on Thursday, August 24th from 4 pm to 8 pm at the Wise Family Funeral Home at 400 Spring Street, Hastings, MN and one hour prior to mass at church on Friday. Memorials preferred.
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
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