WRIGHT, Glen D. – Of St. Helen, formerly of Flint, age 79, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at West Branch Regional Hospital. Funeral service will be held 2pm Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Doug Klein officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation 11am-2pm and 4-8pm Sunday and 12noon Monday until the time of service at the funeral home.

Glen was born in Iuka, Mississippi on March 21, 1930, and resided  in Flint from 1954 until 1988 upon moving to St. Helen. Glen retired from Ternstedt/Fisher Body, Coldwater Road after 35 years of services. Upon retiring, he enjoyed the good life of golfing, boating and fishing. He will be remembered by all for his infectious laugh, caring ways and constant smile. He was the “self-proclaimed mayor” of St. Helen.

 Surviving are children, Cheryl Kerspilo, Charlotte Seibel and Sandy (John) Palmer; 5 grandchildren, Jeffrey Kerspilo, Kristen Marcotte, Laura Seibel, Stacy Griffiths and Heather Palmer; 5 great-grandchildren; Sister, Doris Floyd and brother, Ruble Wright.

 He was preceded in death by wife, Jessie, son, Terry and mother and father.

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