Clancy and Marianne Mann

July 4, 1935 – March 3, 2024

May 2024

Obituary

Dr. Clarence ‘Clancy’ Mann was born in Mitchellville, Maryland and raised in Evansville, Indiana. He was the loving son of Clarence and Leona Mann, and loyal brother to Carol Higgs and the late Phyllis Wendland. He received a B.A. (Summa cum laude) from Wabash College; a L.L.B and M.A. in Economics from Yale University; and his Dr. jur. (Magna cum laude) from the University of Bonn.

In 1956, he met Mary Ann Taylor Mann, his beloved wife of 64 years. He was a devoted husband, father and friend and cherished spending time with his family while experiencing many different cultures as they traveled abroad. He exemplified respect, honor, and a profound sensitivity to the needs of others. An attorney with 20 years of corporate law practice, he served as General Counsel of Sears Roebuck’s International Operations (Chicago, IL).

He dedicated an important part of his life to the Institute of Cultural Affairs (Chicago, IL), championing for citizen participation in community and human development. As CEO of Appropriate Technology International (ATI) (Washington, DC), he implemented the commercialization of technology to increase employment, income, savings, capital formation and the productivity of those in less developed nations. His career culminated as Professor and Associate Chair, International Programs for the University of Maryland University College (UMUC).

In addition to Mary Ann, Clancy is survived by his children: Eric William Mann, Jennifer Mann Hillman, and Matthew Taylor Mann, their spouses, and his seven grandchildren.

My Mom put family first, never wanted to be a burden; she was fiercely independent, stubborn at times and quietly strong. She gave me what I needed when I needed it…love, support, space, tenderness, sternness, belief, patience, silence, empathy….at times, she knew me better than I knew myself and knew what I needed to move forward. Both my Mom&Dad’s intentionality to live life with values, humility, learning, gratitude, risks, priorities, modesty, relationships, service to others, purpose and reflection has been instilled in me, Jennifer Mann Hillman, Eric Mann, all of her grandchildren, extended family, friends and acquaintances

          ~~ Matthew Mann

Matt, I was so saddened to hear of your Dad and Mom’s passings. Clancy was one of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met. My husband, John Epps, and Clancy worked together in the online Master’s program for about 20 years at UMUC. Marianne was one of the most delightful, positive people I’ve ever met. They and my husband and I vacationed together a couple of times in Malaysia, on a cruise along the Dalmatian coast, and in Santa Fe. My heart goes out to you, Jennifer, and Eric.

          ~~  Ann Epps