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Daniel Ziembo Obituary
Daniel L. Ziembo, 83, of Lake Villa, passed away on June 4, 2025.
After earning his BFA and MFA degrees from the University of Illinois, Dan taught art at Memphis State University. He was an early faculty member at the College of Lake County where he created and taught courses in design, figure drawing, printmaking, and computer art for 30 years.
Dan's art was displayed in many one-person as well as group exhibitions. He completed commissions for private and corporate collections including Abbott Laboratories and IBM, and his work is on permanent display at the Lake Villa Library and CLC. Memorial contributions may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation.
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Richard Denikas
July 31, 2025
My condolences to to family and friends, Dan was a great inspiration to me as a student and as a co worker. I knew him and interacted with him for 30 years at CLC he was always a very friendly and kind person he will be missed but his work will live on forever.
Cassandra McGovern
July 29, 2025
Such a talented man, whether helping students awaken to drawing, or executing a major art work for a hotel. I miss our nights with Nancy at a restaurant, catching up on our lives. A true highlight of Dan´s generosity were the holiday gifts of one of his works at a large holiday party at their barn. Au Revoir, dear friend. Cass
Chris, James & Matt
July 1, 2025
Dear Nancy,
We are devastated to learn of Dan´s passing.
Dan was a truly wonderful, kind, generous and gentle person and we were privileged to enjoy his friendship over many years.
Our deepest sympathies to you from across the miles.
Sending our love and prayers
Chris, James & Matt
Robert Finnegan
June 28, 2025
Nancy,
II was so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was a wonderful colleague at CLC for many years. I was always happy to see his works of art as well as seeing him drawing images on paper while awaiting the start of some of our general meetings each semester. I hope your memories of Dan will be a source of inspiration and comfort in the coming years.
Dan Petrosko
June 18, 2025
Nancy - my condolences to you and Dan's many friends. I had the pleasure of working with Dan for many years at CLC. He had a passion for his work and was on the forefront of integrating computers into his work and art. He always had a friendly demeanor and put a positive spin on all those difficult computer challenges. He was a wonderful colleague.
Bill and Diane Dreyer
June 17, 2025
Gods Speed, Mr. Ziembo. You will be deeply missed.
Nancy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Diane
Alve Shelton
June 17, 2025
So sorry to hear of Dan's passing. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tracey Hoy and Lowell Pate
June 16, 2025
Dear Nancy - Our deepest sympathies. Dan was such a great guy and we always enjoyed seeing him and talking with him. He was very kind to me when we worked at CLC. What a talented man he was! Tracey Hoy and Lowell Pate
Helen Timan
June 16, 2025
Dan was a great teacher with much patience and and endless efforts made to helping his students. His passing is a great loss to the art community
Gene
June 16, 2025
Dan was a wonderful man and a great teacher.
Joan Cremin
June 14, 2025
Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband´s passing. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Nick
June 14, 2025
Nancy
So sorry to hear about Dan´s passing. We spent many enjoyable times together traveling throughout Europe.
Keep those fond memories close to your heart! He was a treasured faculty member st CLC who positively influenced so many students over the years.
Denise Ko
June 14, 2025
Dan was a great teacher. I had him for drawing in Spring 1988. So sorry for your loss.
Chris Priller
June 13, 2025
So sorry to hear of Dan´s passing. He was always such a good guy. Thinking of you Nancy.
Melanie Kessler
June 12, 2025
So sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Stay strong Nancy. I'm thinking of you. Melanie
Mary Beth Marro
June 12, 2025
Dan was the guy whose socks never matched (on purpose)! When I started working the night classes at CLC, Dan would always stop by to say hi during his break. I appreciated his company, and I continued to see how dedicated he was to his students and to CLC over my 21 years there. May he rest in peace now. He will be missed here on this earth and in our community.
Jackie Sticklus
June 10, 2025
Such a sweet soul! He will surely be missed!
Ann Allen
June 10, 2025
Wonderful memories of our France and Italy CLC trips.
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