Preceded in death by wife, Norma. Survived by sons Ron and Gerald; daughter-in-law Julie; grandsons Michael (Cherish) Johnette; Jeffrey (Kimberly) Johnette; great-grandchildren Trenton, Madison and Isaac all of Omaha. John was Burke high school's first basketball and baseball coach and led the Bulldogs basketball to state championships in 1977 and 1986, and the baseball team to a state championship in 1970. He was inducted into both the Omaha Metro, Nebraska Coaches Association and the National Coaches Hall of Fame. John was awarded the Nebraska School Activities Association Outstanding Service Award in basketball. He touched so many people's lives in sports, church, and the community. He will be deeply missed by friends and especially those that called him dad/grandpa/great-grandpa J.
PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICE was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family request memorials to be made to the John Johnette Memorial Fund c/o Gerald Johnette.
CROSBY BURKET SWANSON GOLDEN
Colonial Chapel
11902 W. Center Rd
402-333-7200
www.crosby-burket.com
