This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Eugene Ziemba Sr., 79, born on December 21, 1936 and passed away on April 13, 2016. We will remember him forever.
Please tell stories and add pictures.
Lets celebrate the His life and keep him alive through our memories!
Thank you,
Meredith
-->Funeral services for Eugene Ziemba are being handled by Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home Friday, April 22, at 701 Derstine Avenue in Lansdale, PA and visitations will take place there from 5 to 8 p.m.
April 23, and from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday. A funeral mass will then be held at St. Stanislaus Church, 51 Lansdale Avenue, at 11 a.m.
Donations may be made in his name to King’s College, attention Kim Cardone, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre PA 18711.
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I loved Gene. He was always very good to me. Treated me just like a daughter during the time I spent in Lansdale during 2006-2007. I went to work for him after several years in Australia. Coming back to the States was complicated, but Gene made the transition easy for us. He was so thoughtful. When Tony and I arrived, he had already found an apartment for us at Lansdale. It was bright and spacious, and in a beautiful neighborhood. He and Sylvia would come and pick us up for dinner in his enormous Lincoln Continental. He would laugh when we teased him, saying we’d decided to forego home ownership – instead we’d buy a Lincoln and live in it. He also laughed when he could be with his friends on the golf course. He was invariably social, and seemed to know everyone of note in Pennsylvania’s insurance circles.
Gene paid attention to my education, taking me to places such as Harrisburg so that I could see an MCare meeting of PA insurers in action. He was the Township Commissioner and took me to the meetings where he answered questions and fielded complaints. And there were lots of baseball games seen from his Sky Box, to which he would invite Pennsylvania’s political elite. Tony and I also had many vacations with Gene and his family. They would not only invite us, but also many other family members and friends. Without fail, they were the best fun imaginable.
Life with Gene was one of privilege and excitement. However, he told me his life had not always been so. He spoke of his father’s life, of his first car, of working in many places in Pennsylvania, and of his early intention to marry Sylvia, the most beautiful girl he’d ever seen. Gene had many obstacles to overcome to realize the life he wanted. That he succeeded, while remaining a grounded, compassionate and generous person, one who commanded the respect of all who knew him, speaks to the noble standards by which he lived. We were proud to know him and we will never forget him.
The Ziemba family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jasmine Sommer, April 20, 2016.
I'm not sure if most people know but my father loved, cars, motorcycles and boats! Basically anything with a motor !!
My father could drive anything from a fork lift to a Caddilac and let's not forget he would jump on a horse when I asked him to go horse back riding.
Anytime you would say hey Dad you want to go and test drive a car, he always went!! He preferred American cars, of course but would put all of them through their paces that we test drove!
Santa ( aka Dad) bought me a go-cart when I was 3 1/2. That summer he put blocks on the peddles so I could reach the gas. He taught me how to ride a motorcycle when I was 10! I also, like my father, have a love for things with engines!
( trivia: I had my Dad count how many cars he had through the years and it was around 36)
I will Miss You Everyday!
Love Meredith
