Obituary of Charlotte Wright

Charlotte Lee Wright October 23, 1933 - January 12, 2013 Charlotte Lee Wright was born in Erie, Michigan on October 23, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Thomas "Hap" Kaiser and the late Mary (Lietzke) Kaiser. Charlotte was a 1951 graduate of Monroe High School. She married the love of her life, LeRoy Wright, on August 21, 1954 in Erie, Michigan. From this union came the birth of three sons. For more than thirty years, Charlotte served her community as a librarian for the Monroe County Library System. A lifelong Erie resident, Charlotte worked at her local library. On each Friday, she would hold story times at the library where she read to the local school children. When Charlotte wasn't working she spent her time mending her boy's jeans after they destroyed them, and sewing her own clothing. Charlotte treasured the time spent with her grandsons and was a devoted piano player for more than thirty years of her life. Charlotte enjoyed community involvement and was very active as a member of the "Dozen Doers", even serving as President, an organization that got together once a month to do craft projects. Charlotte Lee Wright age 79 of Erie passed away at 5:11am, Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her son: Steven Wright; and her brother: Richard Kaiser. To cherish her memory she leaves a beloved husband of fifty-eight years: LeRoy of Erie; two children: Karl (Sue) Wright of Ottawa Hills, Ohio and Tim (Ashley Kody) Wright of Toledo; two grandchildren: Adam Wright and Quinn Wright of Ottawa Hills, Ohio; one brother: Marvin "Barney" (Marilyn) Kaiser of Monroe; and one sister-in-law: Marion Kaiser of Monroe Friends may gather from 3:00pm until 7:00pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Merkle Funeral Service, 9156 Summit Street in Erie (734) 848-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will follow at 7:00pm with Pastor Craig Scholl of Memorial Lutheran Church in Toledo officiating. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Alzheimer's Association. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, make a donation, or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Georgie Mizell Hobson for providing comfort and aid throughout Charlotte's illness. Also to the amazing staff of Hospice of Northwest Ohio for all the love and care they showed her.