James-Ziegler-Obituary

James Ziegler

Annapolis, Maryland

1935 - 2024

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James Francis Ziegler, known affectionately as Jim, passed away on May 14, 2024 at the age of 89 at his home in Chester, MD overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Born on April 20, 1935 to Francis Marion Ziegler and Malinda Lorie Ziegler in Gary, Indiana, he was the brother to four, father of two and...

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I am over a year late and for that I am very sorry. For some reason I thought of Jim today - for two summers in the early 1990s I worked for Jim in his lab at Yorktown/IBM as a college student. He wrote one of my law school recommendations and was always very kind and supportive of me to a much greater extent than I deserved!!! I am grateful for those two summers and I hope that you are able to cherish the great memories he undoubtedly left. Godspeed Jim.

I frequently think about Jim and all the things the midshipmen and myself learned from him. This holiday season has reminded me what a great person and inspiration he was to was to know and work with on many projects. Marty Nelson

Jimmy (as I called him) is my brother. He made my first computer (add, subtract , etc) for mathematics on the floor of out living room using Ju Ju Be´s (it´s an old style of candies). He taught me how to use it.. and made it simple to use. When I had cancer he was there for me .. he opened doors for me to ask anything to certain people in the cancer field to help direct me. He (along with his wife, Ann) stayed with me for serious corrective back surgery. I felt they saved my life. Both of...

My condolences to the family. Although I did not know Jim Ziegler he sounded like an incredible person! I found him while researching ancestry he is husband of my second cousin, Ann T. McCoy. God bless your family now and always.

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Reading about Jim, I can't help but think of the positive impact he has had on the world and so many individuals. He certainly leaves a beautiful legacy.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Ziegler. Jerry Sr. fondly recalls the wonderful times shared at IBM Research, cherishing every memory. Jerry Jr. expresses immense gratitude to Jim, his first manager at IBM, for his belief and support that truly shaped his career. Both Jerry Sr. and Jerry Jr. hold Jim's memory close, grateful for his impact on their lives and careers. Jerry Cuomo Senior & Junior