Gale F. Wright, age 62, of Baltimore Twp, passed away on Friday September 7, 2012 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Francis and Shirley (Balant) Wright, Gale was born on Sept. 25, 1949 in Hastings.

Surviving are his children; Chad Wright and Wendy Bobanga, both of Florida, and his girlfriend Sue Sines.

Gale was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, September 17, 2012 at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan.

Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care.