- Date Of Birth: October 27, 1978
- Date Of Death: July 1, 2022
- State: Indiana
Dustin A. Wright, 43, passed away July 1 at his home in West Lafayette, IN. Dustin was born Oct. 27, 1978, in Danville, IL, to Mark and Carla Wright. He spent his childhood in State Line, IN, and DeMotte, IN, before moving to West Lafayette, where he graduated from Purdue University. He married Nancy Anker on March 25, 2006.
Dustin was a loving, caring husband, father, son, grandson, brother and uncle. He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughters Aubrey Wright and Ashton Anker, and son Collin Anker, also of West Lafayette. Also surviving are his parents Mark and Colleen Wright of State Line and Carla and Derald Ailes of DeMotte, grandmothers Sharon Wright of State Line and Pat Marks of Covington, sisters Alicia Avalos (Ron Winnick) of Highland, Diane (John) Gray of DeMotte, and brother Matt (Stacey) Sims of Danville, IL. He was Funcle (fun uncle) Dustin to nieces Katelyn (Dylan), Avery, Lauren, Karlee, Kelsey, Elliana, Courtney and nephew Cooper. He is also survived by stepbrothers Thad (Shelley) Ailes, Zach Ailes, sisters-in-laws, aunts, uncles and their families.
Dustin dedicated his professional life to enabling possibilities for people with disabilities. He was Founder/CE0 of Disability Cocoon, Founder/CMO of NextGen Assistive Technology and previously Executive Director of Rest Assured and a Director at Indiana Mentor. Dustin was a pioneer and leader in the technology first movement having spent many years in the remote support world as well in the enabling technology movement. Dustin always proudly introduced himself by noting that he had been a direct support professional before engaging in leadership roles. The direct support roles was then and remained where Dustin’s heart and passion truly lived.
A curious, artistic and creative person, Dustin explored and excelled at many hobbies, leaving us with beautiful paintings, wood carvings, jewelry and more. Dustin spent many years taking care of his family, taking endless stats at baseball games, coaching a soccer team (with absolutely no knowledge as to how to), changing flat tires, and making Halloween costumes.
