Robert L. "Bob" Wright

Robert “Bob” L. Wright died June 4, 2015 at the age of 82. Services will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, with visitation prior from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Private burial will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

Bob was born on July 20, 1932 in Des Moines, IA to Kenneth and Pauline (Brooks) Wright. He grew up in Des Moines and graduated from North High School in 1951. Following high school he joined the US Army and served until 1954. Upon returning home he attended Drake University where he received his accounting degree. He taught accounting at both Drake and Iowa State University and had his own accounting firm, Wright and Company.

Bob’s passions were family and girls softball. As a men’s softball player himself, and a member of the Des Moines Softball Hall of Fame, he continued that passion by teaching many young ball players the art of fast pitch softball. He gave clinics for 20 years and remained a pitching coach for nearly 50 years.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Donna; his six children; Michelle Wright of London, England, Kim (Buck) Jones of Urbandale, IA, Melanie (Mark) Ohlson of Urbandale, IA, Robin Wright of West Des Moines, IA, Mindi (Joel) Hanson of West Des Moines, IA, and Bobby, Jr. (Gina) Wright of Urbandale, IA; and 10 grandchildren, Satchel and Riley Jones, Dalton and Emilee Stewart, Brady, Spencer, Anna-Mae, Shaefer and Kendyl Hanson, and Shae Richmond. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Max.

Memorial contributions can be directed to the family for distribution to Bob’s favorite charities. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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