Jon William Cossins

Jon William Cossins, 78, of Wright, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026, while under hospice care at his daughter’s home, following a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Jon was born January 10, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio. On June 1, 1967, he married the love of his life, Lorretta “Lorrie” Lemkie, in Tucson, Arizona. Together, Jon and Lorrie built a life centered around family, faith, hard work, and friendship.

Jon served three years in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971, including service in Korea during the Vietnam War era. After his military service, Jon and Lorrie lived in Toledo, Ohio, before moving west to Tonopah, Nevada, in 1979. In 1985, they moved to Wright, Wyoming, which they would call home for more than 40 years.

Jon and Lorrie raised three daughters: Victoria, born in 1969; Sheryl, born in 1971; and Jeannie, born in 1975. Their family grew to include nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom were an important part of Jon’s life.

Jon was a master mechanic by both trade and nature. He began his career working on automobiles and later applied his skills to heavy mining equipment. But his abilities went far beyond his profession. Whether the problem involved plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, or something mechanical, Jon could usually figure out how to fix it. He had the kind of practical knowledge, patience, and ingenuity that made him the person family and friends could turn to when something needed to be repaired, built, or simply figured out.

Outside of work, Jon had many interests. He enjoyed building and flying radio-controlled airplanes, camping, woodworking, keeping fish and tending his aquarium, and music. Music was especially meaningful to Jon, and he shared that interest through his involvement with the Baptist church in Wright.

Jon and Lorrie developed many lasting friendships during their decades in Wright. Their church, friends, and the community became an important part of the life they built together.

Above all, Jon will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, craftsman, and friend. He leaves behind a legacy in the family he loved, the friendships he made, and undoubtedly more than a few things that are still working today because Jon was the one who fixed them.

He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Burial will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at the Wright Cemetery