Richard J. Unger

Dear Mary, Catharine, David, Anna, and children, My husband Michael and I were parishioners at St. Mary's Cathedral and had the pleasure of meeting you children now and then when you visited. Mary, you and Richard became very dear to us early on--just the sight of you a sign of steady, patient, wisdom-seeking faith. With you we thank God for his life and trust in his eternal joy. We grieve with you and pray for your consolation. Rest in peace and rise in glory, dear Richard.

Richard was such a kind and gentle friend and neighbor. He loved his gardening, and the neighborhood landscape will never be the same without seeing Richard out front tending the soil. He will be sorely missed for certain. Mary, Catharine, and David - our hearts feel for you.

A great teacher of mine at Madison in those turbulent '60s. He was always as solid as a rock. Wonderful memories of his smile that lite up his face. God's peace to the entire family.

David,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our condolences to you and your family from Margie and I.
Terry

Our deep condolences to the entire family. Uncle Richard Unger was a gentle soul and he lived an exemplary life. His faith and wit will forever be remembered. MHSRIEP

Uncle Richard was a born teacher. Though I was not formally a student of his, I learned so much from him over the years. History, government, political theory, theological debates, gardening, and the decorative arts are but a few of the subjects I will remember learning from him. I cherished his dry wit and astute observations about modern life. I will always remember the example he set with his strong faith, in fact I think of it almost daily. He will be truly missed by so many. Aunt Mary, Catharine, David, Anna and the family you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mr. Unger was my teacher at Grant High many years ago. He was a good person and a good teacher too. RIP Mr. Unger.

Condolences to Family, Friends & Fellow Students of Mr. Unger. He was a good teacher. Remember him fondly.
~ Steve Altig, JMHS '66

Rest in peace, dear Richard. Thank you for all you did for me, and Holy Rosary Parish, when you were the Parish Administrator. My love and sympathy is extended to Mary, Catherine, David and the entire Unger Family.

Catherine and David, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Our parents are very special people, having given us life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pikake, I am so sorry for your families loss. My heart goes out to you all. I will be thinking of your during this time of loss.

Love you friend.

My heart is sad for your's and your mom's loss. May your many great memories keep you through these sad times. Wish I could be there.

Catherine~ even though your father had reached old age I know how hard it is to lose your dad. Our sympathies to you and to your family If there is anything that we can do from here please let us know. May he Rest In Peace~

Mr. Unger was my social studies teacher at Madison in the 1960s; he was the best high school teacher I had. He took an interest in me that helped light a fire of curiosity that has lasted a lifetime, and which I have always appreciated. He even came to our house for dinner one night, which was rare, and scary. It was while a new Pope was being selected, so he took us through the process, including the dark and white smoke. I so wish I could have told him that. I see by the obituary that he was married; back in those days, he was single. I'm glad he was with someone because he had so much to offer. Rest in Peace, sir. And thank you so much.