Dr. Robert A. Wright

Dr. Robert A. Wright, of Muncie, formerly of New Castle, passed into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 30, 2023 following a brief illness. Bob was born to Antony and Regina Wright on August 14, 1931, the second of four children. He grew up in Upper Darby, PA, and moved with his family to Fort Wayne, IN prior to his senior year of high school. Following graduation from high school, Bob attended Purdue University, graduating in 1953. He then served in the U.S. Navy for four years, attaining the rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade. Bob was proud to be a Boilermaker and a Navy Veteran. Upon honorably discharging from the Navy in 1957, he entered Indiana University School of Dentistry, graduating in 1962. Bob married his wife of 59 years, Dinah Leigh (Harris) Wright, on August 9, 1964. They resided in Crawfordsville, IN where their children Amy and Tony were born. Bob and Dinah moved their young family to New Castle, IN in 1967, where Bob established his dental practice. In 1967, their third child, Tim, was added to the family. In 1973, Bob made the most consequential decision of his life when he accepted Jesus Christ’s offer of full and free salvation. From that day forward, Bob’s life was directed to serving his Savior. He and Dinah joined Grace Baptist Church in Muncie, IN in 1980 and have been members since then. Bob retired from dentistry in 2003, having served his patients in New Castle for 36 years. Many families had four generations represented as patients. It was his genuine interest in people and his humble disposition that many friends will remember about Bob. He never met a stranger, and he was always willing to listen and share with others. If the conversation turned toward the Navy or the Boilermakers, so much the better. Bob is survived by his wife, Dinah; daughter Amy (husband Greg Rawson) of Muncie; son Tony (wife Ann) Wright of Muncie; and son Tim Wright of Muncie. Also, grandchildren Molly (husband Ashton) Bishop of Muncie; Emmy Rawson of Cincinnati, OH; Quentin (wife Angela) Wright of Denver, CO; and Laura Wright of Trophy Club, TX; and great-grandson Darcy Bishop of Muncie. He is also survived by a brother, Jim (wife Diane) Wright of Sarasota, FL and a sister, Toni Jean (husband Victor) Steeb, also of Sarasota, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antony Wright and Regina Wright, and a brother, William Sim. A memorial service honoring Bob’s life will be conducted on Wednesday, September 6th at 2:00 p.m. with calling on the family from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The memorial service will be held at the Sproles Family Funeral Home, 2400 S. Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN 47362.

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Dr. Robert A. Wright

August 14, 1931 - August 30, 2023