USS Fort Snelling (LSD-30)
Shipmates of 1954 - 1984 Deceased Shipmate: Jr. Kenneth L. Wright (1971)
Date Of Birth: May-01-1929
Date Deceased: June-15-2017
Age at Death: 88
Cause of Death: Heart Failure
Shipmate City: DeLand
Shipmate State: FL
Shipmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: Yes Navy
Survived By: wife, Nancy Lee Wright,1 son, 2 daughters (1 deceased daughter), 7 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren

Served as Commanding Officer on USS Fort Snelling. He gave up command-at-sea to return home to be with sick daughter who pre-deceased him in death--knowing that this action would keep him from further promotions. He served in the Navy for 25 years and loved being a military man. He was so proud to have served on the Ft. Snelling.

Submitted by  Mrs. Nancy Lee Wright.