Jack Wesley Wright, 89, formerly of Richmond and living in Monticello, Indiana, died on January 7, 2026 at home.  He was born February 15, 1936, in Richmond to John and Mary Weimer Wright. He lived in Richmond all his life until moving to Monticello three years ago. He was co-owner of Central Furniture and Carpet in Boston, Indiana for many years, and retired in 1998.   He was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, a former member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, and an active volunteer of the Catholic Community.

Survivors include his sister, Shirley Devin of Lorida, Florida, six children, John (Dotty) Wright, Cindy Johnson, Mary (Paul) Fliehman, Joyce (Greg) Deitz, Judy (Rob) Houseman, Beth (Brad) Hester, a special nephew, Jim (Adrienne) Cramer, twenty-two grandchildren,  thirty-one great grandchildren, and other nieces and nephews.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 67 years, Rita Jean, his son-in-law, Mark Johnson, and two great grandchildren, Dominic and Rocco Hester.

Liturgy of Christian burial will be at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. Andrew Church, with Fr. Jack Wright officiating. Burial will follow at St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. on Tuesday at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be given to Seton Catholic School, 240 S. 6th St., Richmond, IN 47374. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at stegallberheideorr.com.