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for DAVID ZIECH
Elise (Wanda) Crowell
May 28, 2011
I just read about Mr. Ziech's death in the LTHS alumni newsletter that arrived today. I was a student in his biology class the first year he taught at LT. Most kids take biology sophomore year but I waited till junior year at north campus and I am so glad I did. I dreaded taking science classes but he changed that. He was such a good teacher, and I had great lab partners whom I will never forget---all in all it made even dissecting frogs fun! I have been a teacher now myself for over 30 years, and when I teach 5th grade science I still find myself making reference to things I learned in Mr. Ziech's class. All the teachers at LT had a great influence on who I am today, and Mr. Ziech was no exception. (LTHS Class of 1971)
October 18, 2010
Dear Jo Ann, Laura and Lynne - We were very saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you with strength and peace.
Jill, Bruce, Sarah and Bob Rutherford
Judy Dedic
October 5, 2010
Dear JoAnn,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dick and Mal Wilhelmi
October 4, 2010
JoAnn, we just learned last night (Oct. 3) of Dave's passing and we feel your loss. It has been a long time since we saw you and Dave - - many years since a funeral or Ziech family reunion. We know you have the support of your daughters and their families to get you all through this very troubling time and we wish you well.
September 16, 2010
To the Ziech Family,
Mr. Ziech was my LT summer school Field Biology teacher. I was dreading taking regular biology when he introduced my to the summer course. What a blast! I learned so much in fact I recently threw out my insect collection from that class. It really taught me ecological appreciation for insects; before that they were just "bugs". And fossil hunting in Morris, IL was so cool. Mr. Ziech was right on with a sense of humor that wasn't always so obvious. What an inspiring teacher he was. He will be sorely missed. My prayers are with you. His memory will always live on in my life.
Elaine (Cerkez) Raymond, LT Alum, Class of 1973
Tom Ziech
September 12, 2010
JoAnn, our deepest sympathy to you and your daughters and their families. David was a wonderful man with a life full of doing for others. I have nothing but fond memories of him.
September 12, 2010
So sorry to hear of David's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. I always remember the family reunions where Dave was his genial and affable self and an older cousin that I looked up to most.
Jim Ziech
Rod Sharka
September 11, 2010
Jo Ann and family. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you all. I was shocked to learn of Dave's passing. It seems like just yesterday that he mentored me to take over his AP Biology program at L.T. He was a kind, generous, and gracious human being.
Tom and Brenda Bill
September 10, 2010
Dear Jo Ann,
Our deepest sympathies to you, Laura, Lynne and their families. Dave was so very close to us; it's hard to believe he's not with us. We have many wonderful memories of Dave, most of which bring a smile. We cherished Dave's friendship, and will fondly remember him for the rest of our lives.
The Gessners
September 10, 2010
Dave was such a laid back individual who had a very clever sense of humor. you could never tell if he was joking or serious because he never changed his facial expressions. He will be missed but not forgotten.
My deepest sympathy to JoAnn and family.
September 10, 2010
I'll always remember Dave as Doug's "Big Brother" as Doug and I went through high school and later college. His wooden boat and sense of humor are thoughts that have stayed with me. He will be missed.
Leroy Rakoski
Nancy Richter
September 9, 2010
Dear Jo Ann,
Dave was such a gentle man who will be missed by so many. I will fondly remember the dinners Dennis and I enjoyed with you and Dave. My sincere sympathy to you, your daughters and their families.
Michele Lenz
September 9, 2010
Mrs. Ziech & Family. My deepest condolences on your loss. Dave welcomed and helped me when I began at LTHS in 1991. He was a wonderful teacher and friend whose classroom demeanor was a model for my teaching. I will miss him.
Robin Larson
September 9, 2010
Jo Ann, Laura, Lynne and families,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I remember David the most in my younger years when I would go over to Aunt Viv and Uncle Carl's house. I'll never forget how David and Uncle Carl made a "study area" in our basement on Cowles Avenue. It was awesome.
I also remember that you and David went to Aspen on your honeymoon. I wasn't so sure of what to think about that at the time.....I thought that most newlyweds went to warmer destinations I guess. But once that I became involved in a ski club I realized that your honeymoon must have been beautiful and fun!
Peace and love to you all. Cousin Robin
September 9, 2010
Mrs. Ziech and Lynne I am keeping you and the rest of your family close to my heart and in my prayers. I am so grateful to have had the chance to meet and spend time with Mr. Ziech. He was a great person and I was very touched by his kindness. With Love Always Opritsa
September 9, 2010
Jo Ann and family. My sympathy to you all. I learned so much from Dave. He was my teacher and then later in our lives he became my friend. I will miss and remember him dearly.
Joann Pyritz- Lyons Township High School
September 9, 2010
JoAnn, we know David will be missed by all he touched, but he is safe now. We pray for strength for you and your family during this time.
Love Linda and Larry Eder
September 9, 2010
Our prayers are with you, Jo Ann, and your family. David added so much to this world. May you find comfort in the many memories you have!
Love, Sue, Karen, Milo and Maggie
The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan
September 9, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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