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Marc LOW Obituary
Passed away in Kettering Hospital on August 16, 2022. His wife, Jan Sherman, was at his side.
Marc was born September 25, 1935, in Ada, Oklahoma, to Mayme and Edmon Low. He was raised in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where his father was the head librarian at Oklahoma State University. Marc earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees while living at home. Marc earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Illinois. His research was in the area of number theory. Marc began his career as a mathematics professor at Wright State University in 1964. His first wife, Leone Yarborough Low, joined him in the math department teaching statistics. Marc loved teaching, but eventually administration became his passion. Marc served as Dean of Mathematics and Science from 1991 to 1996, when he retired from Wright State. Science education and environmental science programs were two projects that Marc initiated and was proud to be a part of. It was often said that Marc Low "knew everything" and "knew where the bodies were buried." The truth is, Marc's service as dean was marked by wisdom, fiscal responsibility, and fairness. He was deeply revered.
Marc Low was a champion duplicate bridge player. He became a Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League during graduate school. Marc earned the title of Grand Life Master after winning local and national bridge tournaments for more than five decades. He was a member of a bridge team that competed in China's 1986 international friendship tournament. The popular Swiss Teams tournament was invented by Marc.
Throughout his life, Marc loved exploring the world. He took his family to see the western states multiple times. In retirement, Marc developed a passion for taking cruises; he enjoyed over fifty. His favorite cruise was to Antarctica.
Marc was a generous, fun-loving, and kind individual. He delighted in his family and friends; they adored him in return. Marc was preceded in death by his parents, sister Frances Finch, brother Donald Low, and his second wife Sandra Frisch Low. Left to mourn Marc's passing are his loving wife Jan Sherman, daughter Corbey Hyman (Andrew), son David Low (Karen C Low); step children Jennifer Sherman, David Sherman, Lailah Shima; grandchildren: Jon Copeland-Low and Ryan Low, Doriana Hyman, Ezra Hyman, Mikayla Hyman, and step grandchildren Sam and Emma Pickard, Akasha and Mayana Ford. Marc's circle of love included nieces and nephews from Massachusetts to Oklahoma, including Kathy and Jack O'Gorman of Dayton.
A graveside funeral was held Sunday, August 21st, with Rabbi Judy Chessin officiating. Donations in Marc's honor can be made to Temple Beth Or.
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Harry Khamis
September 5, 2022
I was a professor in the Department of Math. & Statistics while Marc was Dean of the College. He always struck me as a thoughtful, attentive Dean. I also had the unpleasant experience of playing bridge against him and his then wife, Sandra, at tournaments (they were superb players). Wright State University and the bridge world benefitted from his contributions. RIP. ---Harry Khamis
Wright State Retirees
August 28, 2022
The Wright State University Retirees Association extends our condolences to the family and friends of Marc Low. We also wish to acknowledge his years of service to our university.
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