Don was a very special person and police officer. He took many young detectives under his wing and thought us how to be better talk with victims and how to conduct more thorough interrogations.  Don was a kind soul who will be missed.   Often, when he saw you, he had a story to share and never forgot an act of kindness that he appreciated.  Simply said, he was a very good man.

We’ll miss him at our Saturday Biscuits & Gravy breakfasts.

Kind, thoughtful, generous, friendly, considerate, gracious, compassionate and caring are just a few words to describe my wonderful father-in-law. Though we are sad to see him go, we are privileged to have shared our lives with this gem of a man! He taught us so many things that we will pass on to the generations to come. His journey is an inspiration to our family and others whose lives he touched.  Always loved, never forgotten, forever missed. RIP Don, I love you. Give my sister a hug and tell her I love her and miss her everyday. 

Caroline ♥️

He was my sisters dad. He was only every nice to me.  Was only ever kind to me. Never had a negative thing to say to me.  He and Brenda sent me such thoughtful cards for years, especially after Pop died.  I have only good memories of him and am grateful to him for bringing my sisters into this world.  May he rest in peace

Don was a fine man and a top notch officer, I was blessed to be able to work with him. The world has lost a good soul and will be diminished by his absence.  Harry Goss IPD Ret.

The family is asking that in loo of flowers, that you make a donation  in Don’s name to: 
The Wheeler Mission 
https://wheelermission.org/
Thank you

We lost one of the truly "Good Guys" in Don  He was A  partner on IPD  with my husband Tim Hayes  in the Auto Theft
 Department for many years...but more than that Don was a "Forever Friend"!
We enjoyed many Tailgates to Notre Dame  ...celebrated late Christmas Nights & meeting At the Golden Ace to celebrate St. Patricks Day ! Goodbye Don& until we meetagain...May God hold you in the palm of his hand! Love You💚

I shared many memories with Don from our days at Holy Name Grade School, Scecina High School and more recently at our monthly
luncheons with other High School class mates. Don was a good friend and will be missed. Rest in peace.

Butch Kennedy

Brenda,
I am so sorry about Don. You and he are in my prayers.
Jane Foley (Wilhelm) Nash

When Don was on the Warrant Team, they would stop and put all their gear on in the parking lot of the barbershop. Don felt it was an added safety for any passerby who saw them there for our wellbeing. I will always remember him as loving his wife, family and his positive attitude.  He never gave up. I am so saddened to hear this but  know where he is. He was a great friend and like a father to me who always listened and gave great advice.
With deepest sympathies,
Donna Giuffre 
Dons Barber

Don was my BEST MAN at my wedding. LOVED you Don

This is the moment Natalie and Don fell in love ♥️ Forever in gratitude for this man.

The memories I have of Don make me smile. Brenda his love for you is what all women wish for. His life and his legacy have left his spot in the world better. I would love to have seen his face when he heard “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Brenda, Di and I send condolences to you for Don's passing. We will be in Florida on Saturday but we wanted you to know we are thinking about you. We hope you find the strength to carry on with Don being gone. He was truly a good and decent man, and he will be missed.  Please take car. Wayne and Dianna Voida

Although I didn't see Don very often, I loved him like he was my brother.
My deepest sympathy to Brenda and the rest of family , he will be greatly missed.

God bless, Hilton

Don was a gentle soul and mentored many young Robbery detectives in the Art of Interrogation. He was always a positive presence in the office and weight room.  He never had an unkind word to say. Though he is missed it is a comfort knowing that he is in heaven "debating" with Chief Foley the chances and talent of Scecina and Notre Dame's football season.  I am glad I got to work and know you Sir.

RIP My Friend.  
Don is one of those people in your life never to be replaced nor forgotten.  Stellar contributor to law enforcement and our community. 
Don is loved and respected by so many.
God Bless The Wright Family.
DT Smith

Don exemplified the qualities that every officer and man should want to emulate.  When I picture Don, he is smiling, taking time to say hello and share a few moments.  Even though he was a great detective and hostage negotiator, he never let his ego overshadow him.  A kind, dedicated servant that I hope many would hope to be.

Brenda- sorry for your loss of Don, he was a friend to everyone. Rest in Peace my brother.

Don was such an amazing person, he always brightened the room with his presence.  When working with Don in the Grand Jury he made it a joy to come to work .  Don was a jokester too,  he always made me laugh It was his kind a way to make the job less stressful.
I will always cherish the memories he left me .  Brenda and Don is definitely a couple made in Heaven, they touched so many lives with their presence.  I love them both, rest in peace Don , I know you’re watching over us and your beautiful family.  Gods speed my friend.

Jeff Duhamell 🙏

Don will be missed by so many, he was a one in a million guy, one of the best.  One of the things I remember about Don is his love for Brenda!!   Brenda was the most important thing in his life. Don lived to make Brenda happy and safe.  Don's love for being an law enforcement  officer, love for his family and friends made him the great man he was.  Such a giving and loving man.  I was proud to call Don my friend.

God be with you and your family
Toni Miller

Don, was one of the nicest guys I 've ever known.   He was a good and honest Police Officer, I know he will be missed by me and many people, may God bless him and his family.     Retired officer,   LT  R.K. Andersen

Don was the first police officer I met. I was an 18 year old bank teller at the AFNB bank on East 10th street. I was the bank teller the day it was robbed. Don was RDO and at home. He heard about the robbery and responded. I have never forgotten his graciousness

Most everyone has a purpose in life and a unique talent to give to others. And when one blends their unique talents with service to others, one  experiences the ecstasy and exultation of their own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals. 

For one who demonstrated time and time again his pleasure in his work over his many years of honorable service, I offer the following prayer: Eternal Rest, grant unto Donald Ellis Wright Jr., O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Mahatma Gandhi once said: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” I was personally blessed to cross paths with Don during my tenure of service with the Indianapolis Police Department. I will ever consider Don as being a "true" person of understanding in his interactions with others. Although Don will be missed in this life by family and friends, his life was one very well lived! Brenda and the Wright family were surely blessed to claim him as theirs. And without doubt, Don will remain a presence with them and many others, the rest of their lives.

RIP Donald Wright.  A great and gentle person. I will always remember you and Brenda. We are sending are greatest condolences to the family.

John and Linda Kennedy

I'm not sure I've ever known a more kind soul. Don was always so caring . He was and will always be an inspiration  for me - if we could  all be as kind as Don. 

Greg Stanton

So sorry for your loss Don was a great guy.  He was always cheerful and willing to do anything to help in any situation.  He will be missed.

OBITUARY

Donald Ellis Wright Jr.

October 17, 1940 – November 2, 2023

Little & Sons Funeral Home

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