ONUFRAK, Richard M., age 78, of Monroe, December 16, 2021. Beloved husband of Marty Onufrak. Loving father of Sue (Marie) Bowling-Civiello and Kelli Onufrak. Dearest grandfather of Andy (Angel), Zack, Liv, Ben and great-grandfather of Arizona and Elena. He is also survived by his brother Jim (Carole) Onufrak and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Anne Onufrak and his sister Tressa Norton. Richard was a member of Kappa Phi Alpha Fraternity at Eastern Michigan University. He was an avid hunter and Harley rider. He was a beloved teacher, administrator, coach and drivers ed instructor for the River Rouge School district. His cremation took place at “The Witness Crematory” located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Foundation .
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I am so sorry for your loss. Rick was one of a kind. I have so many memories. Lots of 1st to remember. What a great man, teacher and friend. We may not have seen each other in years but he will never be forgotten! Jim
Will miss him much I have many fond memories of him from my childhood. Stacy Barber
Rick, Mr. Onufrak to many of us, was a true mentor and friend. My heart is broken for Marty, Sue and Kelli. He will be missed by many and always be remembered/loved by those who knew him well. I will truly miss his friendship and deep voice. Say hi to David for me. Michele Mancine
My deepest condolences to the Onufrak family. Mr Onufrak was one of the best teachers at RRHS. He was my algebra teacher and drivers Ed teacher. He was the greatest for Drivers Ed! Sometimes when I’m driving my car today I can still hear his voice in my head telling me why I should or shouldn’t do this or that. He tried to teach me to parallel park and I just couldn’t do it. He finally gave up and passed me anyway. I still cannot do it today. LOL That was over 40 years ago! He was a unique teacher that left a lasting impression on a lot of us over the years! RIP Mr Onufrak! You will be missed! Debbie Lee Mathis
Mr. Onufrak was one of the most beloved teachers in River Rouge high school. I graduated over 40 years ago and I still remember him well. That says a lot about the type of teacher he was. I am blessed to have learned from him. Amy
Most sincere condolences to the Onufrak Family! Mr. Onufrak was a true gem! The River Rouge School District was very blessed to have him! As a student, he is one instructor that I could never forget. Truly loved and immensely missed! Prayers for strength and grace from the Peterson, Elmore & Rogers Family are with you all! God Bless Erica Peterson
Sorry and sad to hear. Rick was one of a kind. I new him as my vice principal then as a friend that kept telling me to call him Rick. Mr O. taught me allot out hunting and was just a great man. Sir you will be missed. RIP. Love you guys James Belman
I knew Rick Most of my life being a next-door neighbor of my parents one of the nicest people I knew. His motorcycle tipped over one day and he came looking for my dad somebody with muscles and I was the only one there so he said I would do and I went to help him somehow we got it sitting back up he acted like I saved his life. I can’t help but chuckle and think of him every time I see a motorcycle now. He will be missed. My condolences to the family. Grace Biniecki
Prayers and sympathies to Marty and to all of Rick’s friends and family members. Rick was a special and unique person that loved life and those individuals hat he cared for. Rick and I pledged together in the Spring of 1963 to become brothers of the
Kappa Phi Alpha fraternity at Eastern Michigan University. So our friendship has lasted nearly 58 years. He loved his fraternity brothers and held the memories of those days close to his heart. Rick was always proud of his River Rouge heritage and his commitment to the River Rouge Public Schools.
His passing is so sad. We will miss being with Marty and Rick in the Panhandle of Florida and Gulf Shores, Alabama each winter for the last several years.
Good friend and good brother…REST IN PEACE.
George and Chris Harrison George "Beau" Harrison and Chris Harrison
Rick was a friend a mentor a father figure !! Just a great person!! He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him!! We will miss his dry humor!! Lol and his constant digs to the fine establishment of this screwed up country !! Sound like him ?? Lol love u my Brother see U on the other side!! Give Loretta a hug for me !!! LB Larry Biniecki Sr
Rick was a friend and fraternity brother, from the same pledge class, Spring of 1963, at Eastern Michigan University. We are so sorry for his passing. He was one in a million. Hugh and Mary Parker
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