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Richard (Rich) McCarthy – (April 10, 1947 to May 26, 2003)
Mr. McCarthy was a graduate of Northern Michigan University where he was an outstanding football 
player. He taught Physical Education here at Oakridge for 32 years and he not only loved every day of teaching, he also loved every student that crossed his path. He tried to make learning fun and always tried to incorporate important life lessons, like the importance of respect for one another, honesty, integrity and humor.
Sports were always an important part of Mr. McCarthy’s life. Known to his players as “Coach Mac”, he coached football at Oakridge, Orchard View and Reeths-Puffer. He also coached girls track for Reeths-Puffer where it was his greatest joy to be able to coach all three of his daughters, Kristin, Kelly and Erin. Mr. McCarthy battled chronic illness (kidney failure) for most of his life and through it all, his courage, good humor and wisdom were an inspiration to those who knew him.
He was married to his wife, Nancy for 33 years. He was a master at living his life “one day at a time” and enjoying every moment and every person that crossed his path. If he were here today, he would tell you to laugh often, always try your best, be kind to everyone and “never, ever, ever” give up.
Rich would be proud to know that his legacy lives on through scholarships to deserving Oakridge students.
Tribute above written by Nancy McCarthy
Please go here to find the winner of the 2012 Rich McCarthy Scholarship
