Richard Ogorek Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Ogorek of Clearwater, Florida, who passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Richard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward A Ogorek and Dorothy Bouma Ogorek. He is survived by: his wife Sheri Henrichs Ogorek; his children, Elizabeth Ogorek of Columbia, SC, Emily Cummings (Donell Cummings) of Valrico, FL and John Ogorek (David Fulmer) of Portland; his grandson Graham Cummings; and his sister Patricia Hansen Leen (Tim Leen) of Plainfield, IL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Should you desire to make a memorial contribution, the family asks that you continue Rick's work in empowering students by giving to the University of Tampa in his name.
