Jiang Luh, PhD, 83, of Raleigh died July 8, 2015 at Rex Hospital. Dr. Luh was born on June 24, 1932 in Hai-ning, Zhe Jiang Province, China. He came to the United States in 1957 with just $20 and many dreams, and has lived in Raleigh since 1968. He earned a PhD in mathematics from the University of Michigan, and was a Professor of Mathematics at North Carolina State University from 1968-2002. He had many hobbies including, solving Sudoku puzzles, watching sports, traveling, writing calligraphy, listening to classical music, and collecting stamps.
He was a man of integrity and character. He was patient, caring, and generous to others and yet frugal to himself. He was a humble man who could find humor even in difficult situations. His lightheartedness and congeniality made him a favorite at family gatherings. His positive attitude was contagious due to his contentment with life and because he always considered himself fortunate beyond his imagination.
Dr. Luh was both a loving and lovable husband, father, and grandfather, who always put his family first. Under his wisdom and guidance, his family is left with a legacy of generosity and scholarship. They will miss him greatly.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Tsu-yunn Luh of Raleigh, his eldest brother, Kuai Luh of Taiwan; his eldest son, Albert Luh, daughter-in-law, Ling-yunn Shiue Luh, 2 grandsons, Kyle and Colin of Longview, WA; his eldest daughter, Ellice Luh, son-in-law, David Godbey, grandson, Griffin Godbey, and granddaughter, Mia Godbey of Bel Air, MD; his youngest son, Michael Luh, daughter-in-law, Priscilla McMaster Luh, granddaughters, Elizabeth, Zoë, and Joy of Cincinnati, OH.
A memorial service to celebrate and honor his life will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary’s St. in Raleigh. A reception will follow at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:
University of Michigan Department of Mathematics
530 Church St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
or
North Carolina State University Department of Mathematics
2108 SAS Hall
PO Box 8205
Raleigh, NC 27695
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