Edwin L. Marcus was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1928, and was the only son of Russian immigrants. He was a quintessential academic, musician, and thespian. At Boys High School in Brooklyn, he savored his role in the radio “Quiz Kids”. He adored the Brooklyn Dodgers, and never quite recovered from the betrayal when the team moved to Los Angeles. By adolescence, he had found a new love: Broadway. Rodgers, Hammerstein, and Gershwin became idols as he watched Broadway blossom into its Golden Era. Although he never had a formal casting he was always glad to regale anyone with the tale of sneaking onto the Metropolitan Opera stage and participating in a performance of Aida.
Following Columbia College and Medical School at NYU, Ed served in the Korean War prior to settling in Ann Arbor, MI, where he met his beloved wife Catherine Reid while training in Pediatrics and Public Health at the University of Michigan. They enjoyed 63 wonderful years of marriage, during which time he practiced Pediatrics in the greater Detroit and Ann Arbor communities, and worked with the Washtenaw Health Department. Always both a learner and teacher, following retirement, he returned to his roots and began lecturing on musical theater at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. He prided himself on his business cards featuring “Edwin Marcus, Musical Theater Historian” and reveled in his nickname, “Broadway Eddie”. His song-filled lectures were appreciated by their many friends at their home community of University Commons in Ann Arbor.
Ed and Catherine had three daughters: Sheila, Jackie, and Anne. In addition, they are survived by five grandchildren: Benjamin, Alexander, Dylan, Colin, Cailey; and three great-grandchildren Claire Margaret, Owen Marcus, and James Reid. James Reid was born within hours of Ed’s passing, and likely received his first well-baby check as their souls passed, ushering little James Reid safely into the world.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Edwin's memory may be made to Doctors Without Borders, University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance; and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute " OLLI" at the University of Michigan.
Due to Covid-19, virtual services will be scheduled at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.muehligannarbor.com for the Marcus family.
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