Obituary of David J Ohnmacht

David J. Ohnmacht of Vestal David J. Ohnmacht, 47, of Vestal, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. He was predeceased by his father, Ronald. He is survived by his beloved mother, Dolores Ohnmacht, Vestal; his older brother, Ronald and wife, Tammy Ohnmacht, and nieces, Lindsay and Robin, all of Concord, N.C.; his uncle, Jerome Ohnmacht; many cousins and dear friends. The family wishes to thank Susan and Michael Shapiro for their care and support of the family. David was an avid hiker and climber. His happiest days were climbing the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina and the Adirondack Mountains in New York State. He truly enjoyed nature and wildlife. He was a Civil War enthusiast, especially with spending time with his brother Ron. He will be remembered for his compassion and kindness, with his last act of compassion fulfilling his wish by helping others by donating his tissue organs. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. from the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home, Inc., 765 Main St., Vestal. Father John Putano, Pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Vestal, will officiate. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Endicott Animal Care Council, 131 Washington Ave., Endicott, N.Y. 13760. WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready in heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for and so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for awhile, I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized that this could never be, for emptiness and memories would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things that I'd miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity and all I've promised you". Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past. And since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past. So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart. Love Ya, Dave