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Robert Nett Obituary
Nett, Jr.
August 26, 1954-
February 16, 2012
San Antonio, TX- Dear Friends, our beloved husband and father, Dr. Robert B. Nett, Jr. died tragically in an automobile accident on the afternoon of February 16, 2012. Bob was a prominent and well known physician in the San Antonio area as well as a nationally known migraine specialist. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Colonel Robert B. Nett, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery during World War II. Dr. Nett is survived by: his mother, Frances Nett of Columbus, Georgia; his wife of thirty-three years, Patti, his daughter and son-in-law, Erica and Michael Rubalcaba of San Antonio, and son Nick Nett of San Antonio. Additional survivors include his sister and brother-in-law Frances Ann Randall and husband Doyle of Roswell, New Mexico; nieces Dr. Yvonne Randall and Helen McAnany of Las Vegas, Nevada. Bob was born August 26,1954 at the U.S. Army Hospital in Fort Riley, Kansas. A son of a military family, Bob lived all over the globe. As a Boy Scout, Bob achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Graduating from Heidelberg High School in Germany, Bob went on to attend the University of Georgia where he earned a degree in pharmacy. At the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, Bob earned his medical degree. Major Nett retired from the military in 1989 and began a private practice in San Antonio specializing in the treatment of migraines. Visitation was held on Monday, February 20, from 4:00-6:00 P.M. at Porter Loring Mortuary North, followed by a Rosary at 6:00 P.M.
FUNERAL MASS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012
11:00 A.M.
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
20523 HUEBNER RD.
Bob will be buried with military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in the memory of Bob to the Wounded Warrior Project, 12672 Silicon Drive, Suite 105 San Antonio, TX 78249; and Fisher House, 7323 W. Highway 90, Suite 107 San Antonio, TX 78227-3562.
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2102 NORTH LOOP 1604 EAST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232 - (210) 495-8221
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Nett
Whip and Patsy Wilson
February 15, 2025
We still think of Robert often. We remain connected to his family.
Whip and Patsy
February 13, 2023
We always think of Robert as being so kind to others. We became acquainted with Robert as a young boy. We became very close to the family. We miss him so much and think happy thoughts of him. We loved all the Nett´s! Whip and Patsy
Whip and Patsy Wilson
February 13, 2020
We miss Robert so much! Robert was like family to us!
DAVID E. ARTHUR
March 7, 2012
I WENT TO DR. NET IN THE LATE EIGHTS AND EARLY NINTYS. HE TREATED ME UNTIL IT WAS TIME TO SEND ME TO SOME ONE WAS IN DIFFERENT TREATMENT I NEEDED. HE SENT ME TO DR. DONALD BACON , THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS HE DID FOR ME. I WILL MIEE HIM ALOT. WE REALLY NEED GOOD DOCTORS LIKE HE WAS. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS ALWAYS. DAVID E. ARTHUR
Carol Foster, MD
March 5, 2012
I will miss you dear friend. Always will remember our God talks in the storm that is headache medicine. Prayers for your family.
Carol
Deia Teeple
February 28, 2012
Dr. Nett was an amazing physician who had an immense passion for treatment of migraines. He made such a positive impact in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with the Nett family.
Deia Teeple
February 28, 2012
Dr. Nett was an amazing physician who had an immense passion for treatment of migraines. He made such a positive impact in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with the Nett family.
Arnold & Sue Phillips
February 25, 2012
Sue and I pray for your peace and understanding many times each day. We look back and will always consider our family blessed to have you as our neighbors in San Antonio.
Suzy Phillips
February 25, 2012
Nett Family,
I never met Mr. Nett but Kirk has spoken kind words many times of him and his family. We are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. God Bless., Suzy, Kirk, Angelea, Kalea and Whitlea.
Brandy Richey
February 25, 2012
We are praying daily for your family's peace at the loss of such a wonderful man. We love you
Brandy and Ryan Richey
Whip and Patsy Wilson
February 25, 2012
Dear Patti, Erica and Nick,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength to carry on. We much love, Whip and Patsy
Steven Preston
February 25, 2012
Dear Nett Family I am very sory to hear the loss of Robert. I only met his a few times but the times I was with him he was a great person like his father. Col. Nett was so proud of him. Also I would like to say to which of the daughters that was going in to Law Enforcement when Col. Nett spoke about you his face lite up. My prayers are with you.
Again I hate to hear.
Steven K. Preston
LaGrange Georgia
[email protected]
February 24, 2012
Dear Nett Family,
Please accept our condolences on your tragic loss. The officers and members of Colonel Robert B. Nett VFW Post 12110 will keep you in our prayers.
Edward L. Richards, Commander
VFW Post 12110
Columbus, Georgia
Janice McClintock
February 23, 2012
Dr. Nett taught me more about my migraines in one year of office visits than all of of the other doctors I've ever seen, combined, and that spans at least twenty years. His knowledge was obvious and his compassion was genuine, and he was generous with both. No words can say how sorry we are at his loss, but we are also glad to have been part of his life for that short time. He will live on in our hearts and minds.
Ramón Ortiz
February 23, 2012
Dr. Nett was a wonderful doctor and human being. He helped my wife with her battle with migraines. He was also a very good friend. When my wife Magda had her accident last summer, he called into the ICU every day to see how she was doing. He also came by personally to see how my family and I were handling everything. Twenty one days later, when my wife died from her injuries, he was one of the first to call and offer his condolences and support. I'm sure Magda was there waiting for him when he entered into the kingdom of heaven. I will keep Bob and his family in my prayers.
Ricky and Becky Ross
February 23, 2012
We are so very sorry for your/our loss. Dr. Nett was one of a kind, as so many have said. He was able to effectively treat my headaches and help me to live a positive life. Not only that, he treated my husband and I with the utmost professionalism, yet kind and compassionate, and helped to make our 4 hour trip to see him very enjoyable. However, I can see through what I have read and seen that he was such a phenomenal family man, and you all are so very blessed to have had him in your lives. God bless you all.
February 21, 2012
Bob was a USUHS classmate of mine. He was a great guy, who was always upbeat and made us all laugh. Although, I had lost track of him after Graduation, I recognized his name as soon as I saw it in the San Antonio paper. My sympathies to his family for this great lost of Bob and his faithful dog .My prayers are with you all..
Kathy LaCivita
USUHS class 1985
Chris Mcgrail
February 21, 2012
My deepest prayers are with in this difficult time.
Kandy Binz
February 21, 2012
My heartfelt sympathies to Patti, Erica & Nick on the loss of such an amazing husband, father and doctor. I was truly blessed to have such a compassionate doctor/friend relationship with Dr. Nett over the last 10 years. He touched the lives of so many people and gave many of us renewed hope for an improved life. He was one in a million, and I am so thankful to have gotten to know him and have shared a piece of his amazing life. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Benedetto
February 21, 2012
Patti, Erica,Nick our prayers go out to u all. Sorry I can't be tgere, I'm still in shock that such a wonderful person as he was when we all worked at the Texas Headache Inst was such an awesome place to work.
U will be missed but never forgotten my dear friend. Barbara and Brian. B
Brittany Daniells
February 21, 2012
Dr. Nett is the reason that I am now pursuing a neuroscience degree in college and he is the reason that I will eventually be a neurologist.
My prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Carol (Folmar) Carver
February 21, 2012
I knew Col(Ret) Nett through the bank I worked for. I handled Col Nett's accounts and he always spoke very highly of Dr. Robert Nett, and his daughter. Please know that your family will be in our prayers. May the Lord give you peace that passeth all understanding now and in the days ahead.
Hank & Margie Richards
February 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Robert Dowling
February 21, 2012
I knew Col (Ret) Nett at Fort Benning and he spoke well of Dr Nett. Our prayers are with the family. Training Support Center, DPTMS, G-3 Fort Benning Ga. May God bless
The Wallgrens
February 21, 2012
Patti, Erica and Nick~~ We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time~ We are so sorry for your loss~ love you all~
Chuck and Candy Wallgren
Philip Coyne
February 21, 2012
Dear Nett family,
I'm a classmate of Bob's from USUHS, and our careers went in separate directions so I hadn't seen Bob since May of 1985. Nonetheless, I have very clear and distinct memories of Bob's smiling, cheerful face and warm, outgoing nature during our four years of medical school together. The rigors of medical school can be very stressful, and some respond by becoming isolated and competitive. Bob was precisely the opposite; always willing to help others in their studies, and projecting an open, collaborative approach to learning. I find it not at all surprising that he was teaching at the Academy of the Health Sciences at the time of his tragic and untimely death.
I am sure that I can say on behalf of the entire USUHS Class of '85 that we extend our heartfelt sympathies to Bob's entire family during this difficult time.
God bless you all
Philip Coyne MD
CAPT, US Public Health Service
Gary and Debe Palmer
February 21, 2012
To the Nett Family,
Our thoughts, our prayers, our deepest sympathy.
John and Ruby Tucker
February 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
James Douglas
February 20, 2012
We had the pleasure of having Dr.Nett come to the Upstate of South Carolina on several occasions to speak with various physicians in our medical community. He was always very well received because of his knowledge obviously, but also due to his uncanny ability to get along with everyone he came into contact with. He will surely be missed. He was such a great man and just fun to be around. I loved his stories and talking Harley's. He spoke of his family often and loved his family very much. I will keep all of you in my prayers. I am priveleged, honored, and blessed to have known Dr. Robert Nett.
Peggy A Schulze
February 20, 2012
To The Nett Family, I am terribly sad to hear this news that I am finding it difficult to express the correct words, but please know I am thinking of your family at this time with the my deepest sympathy. Peggy A. Schulze
February 20, 2012
daniel gutirrez ret. sfc instructor at ft sam houston
February 20, 2012
Tom Taylor and I were shocked to hear of Bob's death. I cannot tell you how saddened we are at this turn of events in your lives. I will be communicating by formal letter to all the family and friends of Bob.
Jerome Goldstein, MD and Tom Taylor, San Francisco
Shannon Grenet
February 20, 2012
I only knew Dr. Nett for a short period of time and during that time I saw and experienced his great deal of passion for his family, for his patients and for the medical field. My deepest condolences to everyone that knew Dr. Nett. He will be missed.
Laurie Kotara
February 20, 2012
Dr. Nett was truly one of a kind. His personal and obvious concern for all his patients brought more comfort to more people than you will ever know. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and the diffucult times ahead. He touched my life in such positive ways, I will be forever grateful. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
February 20, 2012
Patti, Erica and Nick,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Bob was a great person, husband and father and he loved each of you so much, as I know you loved him. Rosemary Spring
Ed Garrison, MD
February 20, 2012
I was greatly saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We were colleagues and friends for over 20 years. I regret not having seen him as much in recent years. He was a "doctor's doctor" and will be missed by the medical community. I miss him already.
Dan Walsh
February 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family. Not only was he a great doctor, he was a great friend.
Candee Emswiler
February 20, 2012
Patti, Erica (& husband), Nick--I cannot imagine your pain and loss at this time, but I can say that what I feel like at this moment is as though I have lost a member of my family. The one thing I know about Bob was that he did not leave things unsaid, so I am sure you all knew on a daily basis how much he loved you all. I will always remember our last conversation at my visit, just one day before his tragic accident. How he looked me in the eye and gave me a hug. He wasn't just my physician, he was my friend and truly made me feel cared for. I always told him how much I looked forward to my appointments and that they were the best way to start my day! He really listened to me and I always knew he genuinely cared. Like everyone else has said, he gave me back my life, free from headaches. No one will ever be able to replace him either from a medical standpoint or as a friend in my life. Know that you all will be in my prayers continually. God bless and keep you all in His hand.
February 20, 2012
Dear Nett Family,
Please accept my condolences on this tragic loss. We here at VistaCare will keep you in our prayers.
Curtis M. Sorensen, MD
February 20, 2012
Dear Erica and Family,
There are no words adequate to tell you how very, very deeply I will miss Dr. Nett. He was an inspiration to me with his love for his family and his always cheerful disposition. You are in my heart, as Dr. Nett will be forever. Carolyn Houston, San Antonio, TX
Stacy Finney
February 19, 2012
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers and I am truly sorry for your loss. Dr. Nett was a great man, a great doctor and a better firend. He saved my life and gave me back to my husband and children. We are so greatful to him. He is the only doctor that I have ever seen that cared so much about me and my family. I will never forget him and will always be thankful Ithat I got to know him. Again, you have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Robbie Fox
February 19, 2012
May God give you peace in these sad times. Your family will be our prayers. Robert Nett was a great man doctor and friend. He touched the life of those around him and gave me hope and my life back during my darkest times. He will be greatly missed but more importantly he will always live on in our hearts.
Candace Burger
February 19, 2012
My sympathies to the Patti, Erica and Nick. As I have stated many times when I came Bob's office "He saved my life", He saved me from a life of disability allowing me to return to work when no one else would try. While becoming my Doctor he also became a good friend and medical colleague. Every visit reminded me of the type personalized care I aspire to give my patients. You are in our thoughts he will be greatly missed as a physician and friend by anyone who was lucky enough to have shared in his wonderful life.
Sharon Chase
February 19, 2012
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your husband & father. Bob has been my friend and doctor for many, many years. Their will never be a person as brilliant or as special he was. May he rest in peace. If you all need anything, please call.
Kyle and Kathy Leach
February 19, 2012
Bob's love for life and love for people is what set him apart from everyone else. He treated everyone as family and sincerely cared for and about everyone whom he came in contact. Although he will be truely missed by us all, I'm sure he is in heaven today laughing and sharing jokes.
Carol Jones
February 19, 2012
May I offer my deepest sympathies for your tragic loss. Dr. Nett was my doctor and my friend. I will miss him more than words can say. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers, Carol Jones Corpus Christi, TX
Ron & Flo Langley
February 19, 2012
Dear Patti, Erica & Nick, know that our prayers are with you during this time of loss. Bob was far more than a physician, he was truly a friend. Yet, his expertise as a physician was one of the reasons we have commuted to S.A. Though the years God allowed us to develop a friendship beyond medicine as we have been able to share in several of your joys (Erika's marriage and Nick's graduation) and we have been able to live vicariously through your travels. May God continue to give you the strength and the peace that passes all understanding. And please let us know if there is anything we can do- beyond prayer. Ron & Flo Langley
February 19, 2012
May I offer my deepest sympathies for your tragic loss.Dr Nett was my boss at the Special Operations Forces Medic Course at the Academy of Health Sciences.I will always remember his compassion.He was a brilliant man, and made a tremendous impact on so many lives. May God bless and comfort you, give you strength and peace.
Ruth A. Hubert,San Antonio,TX
Caroline & Dennis Hagler
February 19, 2012
Dear Patti and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Bob will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything please let us know.
Love,
Rosi & Joseph Roy
Caroline & Dennis Hagler
Cheri Basham
February 19, 2012
Dr Nett, not only was an outstanding doctor but also a friend to his patients. He would give us his cell#. Doctors don't do that! The difference was, HE CARED.His migraine research & work was vital, but his true love was his family. His office walls adorned pictures of him with his lovely family.He was a great man who will never be forgotten. He will be greatly missed. Cheri B.
curtis carmon
February 19, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss your family is in my thoughts and prayers
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