Waitsel L. ‘Gummy’ Wright, 86, Akron, Ind., passed away peacefully in his home after and extended fight with cancer at 1:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at his residence. He was born Aug. 14, 1926, in Silver Lake, Ind., to Ed and Bertha (Allen) Wright.  He was married to Adeline Matzat until 1971 when she preceded him. He retired …read more.