Richard F. Onesti

Richard F. Onesti, 71, of Eland, died on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Richard was born Nov. 25, 1949, in Shawano, the son of Scivio and Loretta (Kranig) Onesti.

On Nov. 15, 1969, Richard was united in marriage to Susan Szutkowski in Oshkosh.

Richard taught English, composition and science fiction at the D.C. Everest School District for 18 years. He was also instrumental in starting the school district’s computer lab. During his teaching years, Richard was also doing construction. In 1988, he started Onesti Construction and worked full time, retiring in 2014. Richard was an avid outdoorsman and enthusiast and enjoyed hunting. Richard also enjoyed traveling. He had a passion for collecting and restoring tractors and, at one point, had 100.

Richard is survived by his wife, Susan; one son, Rick (Julie Heuser) Onesti, of Clarkston, Michigan, and his child, Alex Miller; a daughter, Rachel Monday, of Wausau, and her children, Cassie and Parker Monday; siblings, Leroy Onesti, of Wittenberg, Paul Onesti, of Baraboo, and Rosemary (Joe) Putnam, of Bowler; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Julian Barroso and Marion Onesti.

A service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home in Wittenberg. Visitation will be on Sunday from noon until the time of service at the funeral home. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.