Naoimi Corrine Ommert

Naomi Ommert passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the Cambridge Manor. She was born October 17, 1928 at the the farm northwest of Cambridge to Harry and Raychel (Saunders) Baughman. The moved northeast of Cambridge where Naomi attended the Mt. Zion School. They later moved into Cambridge where she continued her education and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1945. She was very talented in music and was a member of the vocal trio which won high honors in a national music contest in Omaha in 1942. She played the clarinet in the band.

After graduation Naomi went to work for the REA when it was first brought to this part of the Nebraska. She then went to work as a secretary for an attorney at law. Her next job was with the Geological Survey office as a clerk and was employed there when she married Earl Ommert in Cambridge on February 9, 1947. To this union were born three children, Larry, John and Christy. Naomi was a 'stay at home' mother until the middle 50's when she took a job at the Cambridge Post Office as a postal clerk. In the late 60's she opened the Fabric Shop in Cambridge witha friend and worked several years and later sold the shop. She sold Avon in the area until she went to work for the Census Bureau. She was well known for her duet singing at funerals in the area. She loved doing ceramics, sewing and never missed a chance to attend her grandchildren's music programs. Even in more recent times she loved music programs at the Manor and would sing along with the performers.

She was a lifetime member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Cambridge and belonged to many church groups. She also served as a board member for the Cambridge Museum at the time it was built.

She was preceded by her parents, husband Earl of 65 years in 2012, her brother Robert.

Naomi is survived by her children: Larry(Carol) of Cambridge, John (Robet Gentry) Ommert of Asheville, NC and Christy Hartman of Lincoln, seven grandchildren: Nicole (Tony) Johnson, Jeff Ommert, Tim (Chrystal) Ommert, Ryan Ommert, Kristopher (Meg) Flammang, Kyle Flammang, Karrmen (Michael) Karatsonyi; 12 great grandchidlren. Memorial may be left in Naomi's name at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary

Services Visitation Sunday March 30, 2014 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Lockenour-Jones Mortuary 604 Penn St. Cambridge, NE 69022 Funeral Service Monday March 31, 2014 10:30 AM Trinity United Methodist 620 Penn St Cambridge, Nebraska 69022