John C. Sommerman

February 3, 1928 - October 10, 2020

John C. Sommerman, 92, of Louisville passed on October 10, 2020 at the Villas of Guerin Woods. Born in Brooklyn, NY, John retired from the United States Army 12th ORD BN SWD, he also retired as a Parts Sales Manager from Vulcan Hart Corporation and was catholic by faith. He was a member for over 20 years of the American Legion Post 42 and a 30 year season ticket holder and Booster for the Redbirds/Bats where he and his family enjoyed baseball games. He was also an avid organ player and enjoyed taking lessons through Central Music. As a child, John saved up his money for train tickets to spend his summers in Ravena, NY with his grandparents, where his cousins used to throw him into the Hudson River to teach him how to swim. Despite this, John never truly learned how to swim. In 1949, he met the love of his life, Pat, at a USO dance in Fort Campbell, KY, where he was awestruck that someone so beautiful had asked him to dance. His favorite place he was ever stationed was Albuquerque, NM. John was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Pat Sommerman. Left to cherish his memory are his two daughters Kathleen Paul (Chris) and Patricia Lukes; his sister Blonda Forlizzi (Charlie); grandson Joshua Sommerman (Daffney); granddaughter Jennifer Lukes; great-grandchildren Jennifer Michelle Bruner, Stephanie Bruner, Michael Bruner, Danielle Sommerman, and Aidan Sommerman; his beloved family and friends; the folks at Central Music; the wait staff at Buckheads and Texas Roadhouse; and Steve the Usher. The family would like to give a special thanks to the entire staff at the Villas of Guerin Woods for their wonderful care. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Ratterman and Sons Funeral Home 3800 Bardstown Rd and also the following Thursday from Noon until 1 pm. His funeral service will be at 1 pm Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Crusade for Children.