Retired electrical engineer Stanley Marx expires; funeral on Fri.

STANLEY B. MARX, a retired electrical engineer, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. He was 89.

Born and raised in Bogalusa, Marx grew up under the shadow of his family-owned general store, the “Marx Million Article Store.” He was the valedictorian of his graduating class at Bogalusa High. Stanley and also excelled as the most productive running back Bogalusa High ever had. Following his enrollment at Georgia Tech University, he also played running back there for two years.

Marx graduated from Georgia Tech as a member of Tau Beta Pi, the oldest engineering honors society and was proud to proclaim himself a “rambling wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an engineer.”

Marx served in the Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged as an officer in the Army Reserves in 1956. Thereafter, he pursued a career as an electrical engineer, designing electrical systems for oil rigs and chemical plants. After retiring from that career in the early 2000s, he served as a volunteer at Touro Infirmary Hospital, where he worked until the week before his passing.

In addition to his passion for family and fun, he was also passionate about the New Orleans Saints, and is enshrined on the monument at the Mercedes-BenDome for those holding season tickets for 50 consecutive years. He went to every game in the 2009-2010 Super Bowl XLIV-winning year.

Blessed to have many friends,  Marx never needed a caretaker and lived life to the fullest.

Marx is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol Davis; his son, Stephen (Debbie), his daughter, Leslie Gersung, his sister Maxine Goodman and five grandchildren.

Rabbi Matthew Reimer officiated at a memorial service on Friday, June 29, at Temple Sinai, 6227 St. Charles Avenue. A reception followed in the social hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to go to Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher Street, New Orleans 70115 or the charity of your choice