Kenneth W. Dam

1932 - 2022

BORN

1932

DIED

2022

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University of Chicago University of Kansas

Kenneth Dam Obituary

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) mourn the passing of Kenneth W. Dam. He was a wonderful and committed member of our Board, serving from 2005 until his retirement in 2016. Ken was also an outstanding FSVC volunteer, serving on numerous FSVC missions over the years and was a regular participant in our symposia with experts from Russia, China and India sponsored by Carnegie Corporation of New York. Ken's record of public service and achievement in academia and the private sector speaks for itself. Among other positions, he served as U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Executive Vice President for External Relations at IBM, Professor of International Law and Economics at the University of Chicago Law School, and Provost of the University of Chicago. We were deeply fortunate to have Ken's years of devoted service to FSVC. We benefited greatly from his wisdom, high-level experience and kindness. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Ken's wife of 60 years, Marcia, to his son Eliot and daughter Charlotte, and to their families.

Julian C. Schroeder

Chairman, Board of Directors

Financial Services Volunteer Corps

J. Andrew Spindler

President & CEO

Financial Services Volunteer Corps

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 12, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Dam

8 Entries

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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