Deldon is a son of Leroy and Inez Wright. All of his father’s side of the family’s had served in the military. All 6 brothers in the Wright family. He has 5 kids, Steven Allen Wright, Dianna Wright, Kevin Wright, Christopher Wright, and Angelea Wright. And he has 20 grandkids.
Del has 3 sisters, Becky Tabbert, Patricia Pruitt, and Cindi Chattman.
Deldon proceeded his parents and only brother Terry Lee Wright and son Steve and daughter Angela and daughter Dianna Wright Fee.
Deldon as he liked to be called Del, has left behind his wife of 30 years, one month, 3 weeks, and 2 days Maria Camela Santa Maria Wright. Del was a United States Navy Veteran, where he was a mechanist mate 3rd class on the USS Taconic. Del was also a champion in his division for amateur boxing; he fondly recalled that he was “undefeated.” Del also worked as a locomotive engineer for Soo Line Railroad “Canadian Pacific Railway.” Del spent time as a conductor and a brakeman for the Milwaukee Railroad. Del enjoyed music, he played a variety of music, classic country and rock and roll. He loves the Beatles, The Eagles, Alabama, and Chicago and many more. He was the lead guitarist and vocalist for a band called Green River and showdown. He played for numerous other bands around Terre Haute, Indiana area where he grew up. Del was an avid outdoors man; that’s one of the reasons he ended up in Montana. He was informed that Montana was a fisherman’s paradise. Del had a terrific sense of humor, he has made many people laugh…when you get to know him. He was a true friend, kind and brutally honest. To know Del is to love him. Del was very down to earth; he used to tell Maria “I don’t have to dress up because I don’t have anyone to impress. What you see is what you get. I already have you.” With a smile on his face.
Del studied world history, world news, and was an avid prophecy student. He studied numerous books and literature about later day prophecies. He loved to educate Maria every time.
“Sweetheart, I’m not gone. I am the sunlight on your face, the friendly robin on the wall, the white feather at your feet, the laughter as you reminisce, every beat of your loving heart. Keep talking to me. I am listening. Look up in the sky at night look for the brightest star, I will be there watching out for you, as I have found my happiness in you. Until we meet again your loving husband Del.”
Service Schedule
Interment
9:00am
Monday June 9, 2025
Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
3550 Heroes Rd.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Interment
9:00am
Monday June 9, 2025
Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
3550 Heroes Rd.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
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