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Charles Mansbach II
1937 - 2015
Charles Mansbach II
1937 - 2015
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Charles Mansbach Obituary
Norfolk - Charles M Mansbach II, M.D., of Memphis, died surrounded by family on August 19, 2015. He was 77. He was born in Norfolk VA on August 21, 1937, to the late Marie and Harry Mansbach. He graduated from the George School in Bucks County, PA and Yale University, Class of 1959. He received his M.D. degree from New York University School of Medicine in 1963. He did his internship and residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC where he subsequently became a faculty member in the Gastroenterology Division of the Department of Internal Medicine. From 1968 to 1970 he was a Lt. Commander in the Navy stationed at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. After his military service, he returned to Duke University where he took care of patients, taught in the medical school and conducted research. In 1986 he moved to Memphis to accept the position as Chief of the Division of
Gastroenterology at the University of Tennessee Medical Center where he was Professor of Medicine and Physiology with an appointment also at the Memphis Veterans Administration Medical Center. He received numerous grants over the course of his career from the National Institutes of Health and from the Veterans Administration to support his investigations into the mechanisms of lipid absorption and transport. He was the author of many scientific papers and an editor for scientific journals and books. Despite his lengthy illness, he continued his research and writing up until the time of his death. He was known for his devotion to family and work and for his unquenchable optimism and sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, May Lynn, and 3 sons and their families: Dr. Harry Mansbach III (Sarah) of Kentfield, CA; Samuel Ross Mansbach (Jodi) of Atlanta, GA; and Dr. Jonathan M Mansbach (Rachel) of Newton, MA; and 8 grandchildren. He is survived also by his brother, B. Thomas Mansbach of Washington, DC and a sister, Sally M Herman (Stephen) of Bethesda, MD, and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, Aug. 24th in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to Opera Memphis, Temple Israel, the Church Health Center, or a charity of the donor's choice. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com.
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Jenny deBeer Charno
August 15, 2020
Dear May Lynn and family, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I will always remember your gracious hosting of me when I was looking at colleges many decades ago. My mom was especially fond of you both. May your happy memories of time together be a solace for you.
Much love
Jenny
Carolyn Newman
September 15, 2018
Mrs. Mansbach and family. I recently found out the news about Dr. Mansbach's passing. I was saddened, but had good memories working for him for my first job as a medical secretary back in 1973 for he and Jerry Feldman at the VA Medical Center in Durham. I transcribed many medical and research reports for him. We both had a laugh one day when a GI patient of his needed a refill of his prescription and sent a letter addressed to "Dr. Chicken Scratch" .. Chief of GI. I had no problem reading Dr. Mansbach's handwriting but apparently the patient did. I am now retired but volunteer my time as an English As A Second Language teacher with a M.Ed. in Training and Development form NCSU. Working with Dr. Mansbach will always be a good memory for me. I remember seeing you bring the three boys in to the office and your gathering them together like a mother hen. They are all grown now, but may you and the boys have good memories.
michele magallon
August 31, 2015
Dear May Linn, my prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.michele@sweeney Ymca
Michael Cremer
August 25, 2015
I feel priveleged to have know "Charlie" as a colleague and fellow researcher at UTHSC and the VA Medical Center. I cannot recall seeing him without his characteristic smile that made everyone feel special and happier. His intellect, wit, medical skills and especially his humanity were unparalleled. Charles will be missed by many and we are diminished by his loss. My prayers are with his family and love ones.
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Jeanne Marshall Schlegel
August 23, 2015
As a child I grew up across the street from the Mansbach family and wish to send my condolences to both Tommy and Sally. I have such fond memories of Harry and Marie. I want them to know that my husband and I are living about 6 blocks away from Shirland Ave. in the Algonquin House., the only high rise in the area. I am now 87 years old and am still fairly active. My sympathy goes to the entire Mansbach family during this sad time.
Shadab Siddiqi
August 22, 2015
Mrs. Mansbach and family - I'm deeply saddened by the loss of my beloved mentor Dr. Mansbach. He was more than a mentor who cared about me as much as my mother could do shaped my life and career he'll always be my mentor and of course, a source of much of the little I know.
It was really fun to be around him at any given time as he used to enjoy discussing science for hours his fervor for research was contagious
His unstinting passion and enthusiasm for science, his integrity, his love and compassion for others that he left are the legacy we'll always cherish and try to emulate.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family!
August 22, 2015
Tommy, so sorry to hear about Charles. I have fond memories of your wonderful family while growing up in Meadowbrook. My best,
Mercer Davis
Jenny deBeer
August 21, 2015
May Lynn, Sally and Tommy,
I am very sad to hear of Charles illness and recent death. I remember my visit many years ago to Duke and your generous and friendly welcome. I really didn't know Charles the way I know Tommy and Sally, but he sounds like he was a wonderful person. May many happy memories be with you...
With love,
Jenny deBeer
Suresh Kumar
August 21, 2015
Priya and I are very saddened to hear the loss of Dr. Mansbach. He was a dedicated scientist, professor,mentor and above all, a gentleman. We will miss him and remember him always. Our prayers are with the family.
Regenia Dowell
August 21, 2015
Dr. Mansbach was a great boss. He never denied me time with my family. It was about 3 weeks ago when we last saw each other.
I am praying for Mrs. Mansbach and the family. He left a great legacy.
Shahzad Siddiqi
August 21, 2015
We are very saddened by this loss. My heart is heavy with grief; this is truly a great loss to us. I enjoyed working under his mentorship for many years. My days start and end to talk with him about science. Dr. Mansbach will be profoundly missed; he was such an extraordinary person, carried unparalleled enthusiasm for research; always generous with ideas and technique, he celebrated his life everyday by doing what he loved Research. Even, when he was in the hospital due to his illness, he loved to spent hours to talk and work about his research; unbelievable dedication towards science. The scientific community has lost an important figure and we have all lost a great colleague, mentor and friend. Dr. Mansbach will be remember as an extraordinary person, educator, collogue and a great scientist. Our prayers, thoughts, and love are with you and your loved ones. God will give you strength and comfort.
Siddiqi's Family
Ethan Davidson
August 21, 2015
Ross, Jodi and family - I am so sorry for your loss. While I did not know your father I can only imagine what a great person and father he must have been to raise a son as wonderful as Ross. You are all in my thoughts. Baruch Dayan Emet.
August 21, 2015
With our sincere sympathy,
Richard and Ronnie Wilson
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