Charles Emmett Wright, 80, died peacefully at 10 p.m. July 24, 2015, in his home.
He was born Feb. 27, 1935, in Michigan City, IN, to Charles N. and Harriett (Wise) Wright.
Charles retired as a superintendent of corrections at the Westville Maximum Control Complex. He was also the chief probation officer for LaPorte County for five years. In 1954, he dropped out of high school and joined the Army, where he received his GED certificate. Charles served three 
years in the military before returning to Michigan City. In 1958, he moved to Chicago and worked at the post office for 15 years. In 1974, he returned to Michigan City and enrolled at Purdue University North Central. Charles received his Bachelor of Science in supervision with an emphasis in personnel administration in 1980. Upon graduation, he began a 25-year career in the criminal justice field.
On March 22, 1977, in Michigan City, he married his soul mate, Carol (Heise) Wright, who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Adam (Meagan) Bluhm and Charles C.N. (Anita) Wright, both of LaPorte; one sister, Mary Jane Fisher of Anna, IL; one brother, Dr. W.D. (Reggie) Wright of Hamden, CT; eight grandchildren, Bradley, Mason, Neidra, Devin, Jayden, Connor, Berlin, and Kayden; his best friend, Wilbur (Mattie) Turner; and a host of cousins and other relatives.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one daughter, Courtney Wright; one brother, Jack Wright; and four sisters, Myrtis, Virginia, Harriet and Janice.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services. Cremation will take place. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements. Burial will take place at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City, at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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