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James Julius Ziembo

The Western News | UPDATED 2 months, 1 week AGO
| February 6, 2026 7:00 AM

James Julius Ziembo was born Dec. 5, 1957, in Bay City, Michigan. He slid into the arms of Jesus on Feb. 2, 2026, in Libby, Montana.

Jim was a great man of faith and a very hard worker. He was a firm believer in Jesus Christ. Jim was a master carpenter, just like Jesus, he loved serving others. He loved taking hikes and spending time with wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also loved old cars and working in his shop creating masterpiece after masterpiece.

Jim is survived by his wife Nancy “Sharon” Ziembo; daughters: Audrey (Jason) Gekeler, April Albertson, Amanda (Matthew) Coblentz; grandchildren: Caleb and Nicole Gekeler, Ian Gekeler, Matrece and David Troyer, Chloe Coblentz, Braden Coblentz, and Trinity Coblentz; great-grandchildren: Atlas Gekeler and Judah Troyer; many brothers, sisters, brothers-in-laws, and sisters-in -laws; and nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Eagle Valley Ministries Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, 640 Meadowlark Lane; Libby, Montana. Visiting will start at noon and the service will be at 1:30 p.m. There will be a luncheon to follow the service. 

Please send flowers and cards to Amanda Coblentz; 770 Mustang Lane; Libby, MT 59923.

Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg and Riddle Funeral Home of Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.