Carl Ciemniewski died unexpectedly on Saturday May 3 after attending a Middlebury Union High School Lacrosse game. Carl, also called Z by friends and Mr. C by students, loved teaching, sports and cooking. He taught Math and Science at MUHS for 28 years and was dedicated to fostering a love of Science in his students. His involvements with the school went far beyond his classes and included chaperoning school dances, attending all plays, and dealing blackjack at Project Graduation. Carl always loved sports from the early days when cow patties were used for bases (dont slide) to his high school days where he played football and baseball at MUHS. Carls love of coaching began with teaching brother Eric to "read the option" and continued through his many years of coaching football and baseball. Even when his coaching days were over he regularly attended High School events and remained involved with Friends of Middlebury Football. Carl was a traveling chef and loved cooking for other people. Those lucky enough to host were rewarded with an abundance of food, especially grilled meats. Carl was born on March 18, 1959 in New Britain, Connecticut and was the first child of Charles and Jeanne (Mayer) Ciemniewski. He moved to Vermont as a young child and lived for many years on a dairy farm. Carl attended the University of Vermont, graduating with a degree in Education. He is survived by his mother Jeanne, his brother and sister-in-law Eric and Christine, his sister and brother-in-law Sheila and Stanley Dodd, his honorary brother and sister-in-law Andrew and Karen Herrmann, nieces Rachael and Dallas Dodd, Sarah Ciemniewski, Bonnie Martin, nephews Sheldon and Christopher Davey and honorary nephews Sam and Nathan Herrmann. He is also survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles and good friends throughout the community. There will be a gathering of family and friends on May 15, 2014 at the American Legion in Middlebury from 6-8 pm for light refreshments and to share favorite stories. For those who cannot attend in person, but want to share a story please email it to [emailprotected]. For those wishing to make a contribution in Carls honor the family suggests Friends of Middlebury Football.