John Nicholas Ommert
March 28, 1951 ~ April 6, 2023
Born in:
McCook, NE
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
John N. Ommert, 72, of Asheville, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Mission Hospital.
Born March 28, 1951 in McCook, NE, John was a son of the late Earl Dewey Ommert and Naomi Corrine Baughman Ommert. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew Johnson.
Mr. Ommert was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served two tours in Germany during Vietnam. He moved to North Carolina following his military service, and had lived in Asheville since 1979. He received a degree in Nursing from AB-Tech, spending most of his career in healthcare as an IV Nurse at Mission Hospital. John was an avid pianist and organist, enjoyed gardening, and was an animal lover.
Surviving is his husband of 41 years, Robert Nix Gentry; daughter, Nicole Johnson; grandchildren, Madison, Nicholas and Tessa Johnson; brother, Larry Ommert (Carol); sister, Christine Ommert Hartman; sister-in-law, Debra Gentry and brother-in-law, Richard T. Gentry; and five nephews and one niece.
Funeral services with Military Honors will be held on Thursday, April 13, at 12:00 p.m. at the Western Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery in Black Mountain.
Services
Funeral Service: April 13, 2023 12:00 pm
Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828)669-0684
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Robert and family, you’re all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Sending love and light.
My prayers are with the family 🙏
My deepest heartfelt sympathy, prayers for comfort, strength, and courage to the family, and to friends at this time of need. Sending my love to each one ! Always in our hearts! Kathy Hill
John was a good friend all through our school years in Cambridge. We both studied piano, but with different teachers, and traded off playing for school ensembles, if I remember right. It sounds like he progressed far beyond me in ability. Much love to his family for peace.
Rest in peace my friend. You touched a lot of people during your brief stay in this realm. You will be missed. See you later.
Prayers for the entire Family. Remember the many times our parents played cards and all of us kids played our own games. Some fun times! RIP
Love to you, Robert and all of those who obviously loved John.
John was not just a coworker he was like family. He treated me like his child. He gave criticism when it was necessary, advice when he could see that I needed it, a few snarky comments now and then, and taught me so much. He was always so good to me, shared stories of his home in Nebraska, and shared his Reese’s cups with me! I will miss our texts and most of all our lunches! I love you and you are greatly missed.
I hope you knew how much light you brought to my life. You made me a very lucky man. Thank you for sharing your life with me. I will never, ever forget you. Rest peacefully.