Duey E. “Duke” Wright, Jr., president, and chief executive officer of Midwest Communications, passed away on December 21 at the age of 83.
Wright’s parents assisted in the establishment of Midwest in 1958 by convincing them to apply for the 1400 AM license in Wausau, Wisconsin, while they were teenagers. (now 1390 Schofield WI) He took over the company’s management after earning his college degree and reopened the station as Top 40 WRIG above their music store, where he would also work as a DJ.
After introducing an FM to the market, he also began to diversify into other markets. In 18 markets in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, stations owned by the privately held Midwest are now situated.
Duke Wright’s cause of death and age
Duke Wright, 83, died on December 21, 2022, from natural causes. He was the president and chief executive officer of Midwest Communications Inc. in Wausau/Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Duke Wright’s wife and children
Michael Wright, the chief operating officer, Mary Kay Wright, the chief marketing officer, and Jeff Wright, the chief sales officer, are three of Wright’s four children who hold top positions at the business. The group will assume control of the business. Details of the rest of the wife are unknown at the moment.
Duke Wright’s net worth
Duke Wright’s confirmed net worth is unclear at the moment. You’ll be updated when details are known.
Duke Wright funeral
Funeral plans are still being finalized; more details will be provided as they become available.
