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Kenneth Dam Obituary
He is the author of numerous books and articles, He served in government as Assistant Director of the O.M.B., Director of the White House Council on Economic Policy 1971-73, as Deputy Sec. of State during Glasnost,1982-85, and as Deputy Sec. of Treasury 2001- 04 leading 130 nations in the financial response to the 9/11 attacks.
He served as Executive Vice President of IBM for external relations 1985-1992, as arbitrator in the players' collective bargaining for the NBA and NHL, as a member of the Bilderberg steering committee and on the American boards of the Alcoa and BMW Corporations. Remembered for his love of learning, humility and generosity, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marcia, his son Eliot, daughter Charlotte, and grandchildren Benjamin and Fiona.
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James Bindenagel
May 30, 2024
I remain grateful to Ken for his personal support for the resolution of conflict diamonds. My negotiation for the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme relied on his support for the USG to implement a ban on conflict diamonds that also led to the arrest and conviction of Charles Taylor.
In Chicago, he was a stalwart supporter of civic culture and a friend.
J.D. Bindenagel
Ambassador (ret)
Norma Lazcano
June 8, 2022
Querida familia Dam familia es una pena muy grande saber que hemos perdido a un gran hombre. Yo le agradezco a Dios desde el fondo de mi corazón todos los momentos y oportunidades que tuve para convivir con quién El hablar con él en español discutiendo de la política y de tantas cosas interesantes e inteligentes , estará en mi corazón siempre por tanta generocidad para conmigo y mi familia. deseo de todo corazón qué está pena pase rápidamente en sus vidas Me uno a su pesar y su sentir. Que descanse en paz mi papá americano.
Los amo
Helen Jasper Lewis
June 6, 2022
To my dear dear friend I was in shock when I returned from a bout in the hospital to see Kens obituary in the paper. What an impressive man and how he excelled in so many different ways, what a life he had. And of course with Marcia always at his side. Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. I don´t want to bother you now but would greatly appreciate hearing from you when your life calms down. Know you have Jim´s and my very deepest sympathies With much love Helen
Helen and Jim Lewis
June 6, 2022
To my dear dear friend we were truly shocked at the news. Hope you are holding upas well as you can I have just been in the hospital am recovering well. Perhaps you can call me when your life calms down
Ken´s accomplishments are so very impressive. I would love to talk to you when the time is right. Our very deepest sympathies. Much love
Eddie
June 6, 2022
Very nice comments Marcia
Thanks to our friends from dads
Great vintage club
DANIEL KEARNEY
June 5, 2022
Marcia. My sincere condolences. Ken was an impactful teacher imy second year at the Law School (1964). Later our paths crossed in the federal government and I was able to share my gratitude for his early mentorship. What a truly admirable career.
J.D. Bindenagel
June 5, 2022
Marcia and family, my heart and prayers go out to you at this sad time. Ken was a terrific friend, whose wisdom and legal knowledge I first knew at the State Department. At Treasury he helped me negotiate the Kimberley Process Certification scheme that banned conflict diamonds. His dedication to civic life in Chicago inspired me in my encore career in Chicago. His was a life well lived and he will live on in our memories.
Rob Wilson
June 4, 2022
Marcia and family, our entire family sends our deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of Ken. We all have wonderful memories of our time with him and all of you. What a lovely write up as well. Grace and peace to you.
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