He was born on October 10, 1942 in Sterling, the son of Nueman and Sarah (Martindale) Wright. He was a veteran of the VietNam War, having served in the US Navy from 1966 – 1972. He married Pearl June Doyer on May 24, 1969 in Hawaii. She died March 2. 1999. Martin had worked several years as a welder of Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. He later worked at various jobs including FS, the former Portland Truck Sales, and driving semi. Martin was an avid collector of “roadside gains” and a scraper. In the past he did enjoy hunting and trapping. He and his late wife began the Lyndon Ambulance service and he had been a past volunteer fireman there. Martin was a life member of the Thomson VFW and attended the Rock Falls Eagles Club Hillbilly Breakfasts as often as he could.
Surviving are his children: Stacee Wright of Las Vegas, Tracee Grennan and Meredith Wright both of Lyndon, Robert (Chrissy) Wright of Galesburg and John (Kodi) Wright of Lyndon; his faithful fur companions: Doc, Obey and Mousey; 8 grandchildren: Nick Oldham (Dayana), Chris Oldham, Natasha Schillaci, Kim Easley (Jeremiah), Rikki Matthews, Brina Matthews, Brittany Howard (Nate), Taylor Howard, Brandon Prewitt, Ashley Prewitt, Sydney Howard, Robert Wright Jr., and 26 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; five brothers: George Wright, Robert Wright, Arthur Wright, Charles Wright and Albert McLain; his sister Tillie Wright; two grandchildren: Heaven Easley and Tabitha Oldham.
A gathering of friends and family will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 2-3 p.m. at Abiding Word Church in Sterling, with the memorial services to follow at 3 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to the McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory, Prophetstown.
Condolences can be shared at mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
