Wright, Elmer

Elmer Wright
Nov. 7, 1893-Dec. 26, 1943


Elmer Wright, 50, Dies in Carolina; Rites Here Friday

 

Funeral for Elmer Wright, 50, former Nilesite, who died Sunday in his home in Charlotte, N.C., after suffering a heart attack, will be conducted here Friday afternoon at 3 in the Pifer funeral home.

The body is being brought to Niles from Charlotte and friends may call in the Pifer funeral home after Thursday night.

He was born in Niles Nov. 7, 1893, and was married in Chicago to Miss Harriet Swartz, Niles.

Surviving, besides his wife, are a son, Richard A. Wright, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Culp, Kalamazoo.

A Christian Science service is scheduled , and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.


Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 29, 1943, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library.