Background
Wright, Richard Allen was born on October 15, 1933 in East Liverpool, Ohio, United States. Son of Orrin Bennett and Dorothy Louise (Marquette) Wright.
Wright, Richard Allen was born on October 15, 1933 in East Liverpool, Ohio, United States. Son of Orrin Bennett and Dorothy Louise (Marquette) Wright.
Bachelor, Wayne State University, 1959. Juris Doctor, Wayne State University, 1965.
Reporter, copy editor, Detroit Free Press, 1956-1961; reporter, Detroit Free Press, 1968-1969; reporter, editor, Automotive News, Detroit, 1961-1968; editor, Automotive News, Detroit, 1970-1984; film writer, Chrysler Corporation, Center Line, Michigan, 1969-1970; reporter, editor, Detroit News, 1984-1988; professor, Wayne State University, Detroit, since 1985.
With United States Army, 1953-1956.
Married Joan Margaret Puchalski, June 21, 1959 (divorced 1981). Children: Douglas R., Judith A., Deborah E.