It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our beloved friend and Wisconsin charter member Rich Onesti of Eland, Wisconsin. 
More details to follow.

Obituary

Richard F. Onesti, 71 of Eland, died on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Richard was born on November 25, 1949 in Shawano, the son of Scivio and Loretta (Kranig) Onesti. On November 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 districts computer lab. During his teaching years, Richard was also doing construction. In 1988, he started Onesti Construction and working 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, MI 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 and 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 2PM on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg. Visitation will be on Sunday from 12 NOON until the time of service at the funeral home. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com

What a loss.  Such a good man.  Always smiling, thinking the best in all people.  He will be missed by all who knew him, especially his Massey family.

He loved his tractors and all the people who connected to them. It is a loss for us all.

Rest in Heavenly peace my good friend.

Love ya!

Gary

 

Dang.  So sad.  I just talked to Rich last Wednesday.  He called me after he got home from the hospital.  Told me he had one stent replaced and a couple more added.  He did not sound like he was feeling very well, but this still comes as a great shock.

I will miss our frequent phone conversations, email exchanges, and especially those times from the past when we were able to get together.  This is another one that is going to take awhile for me to process the reality of the loss.

Rest in Peace, Good Buddy.

JB

Wow! I don't know what to say or even think about this. Rich was one of those guys that I have looked up to for years. He was a class act Massey Man all the way. Miss him already! Truely an inspiration to any one he came in contact with. Such a huge loss! I never met a man who had a more positive outlook on life and just a great person all around. The party always got started when he showed up. Now the party will be carrying on in Heaven!   

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, Joe and Jo Jo

 

What a smart, giving indivual. Always williing to help you in any way he could.
Super tractor restorer. They say everyone is replaceable. I don't beleive that,s
the case with Rich. Will miss you man!