Xiangqi Mu passed away February 22, 2020 at the age of 81. He was the loving husband of Shupin Liu for 52 years; devoted father of Ying Mu (Long Li) and Christina Mu (Hui Chang); cherished grandfather of Bolin Li and Ryan, Alex, and Shannon Chang; and dear brother of Xianghui Mu and Xianghong Mu.

Mr. Mu was a graduate of Peking University in Beijing, China. He became an associate professor at Peking University where he was well liked and respected by his students. Mr. Mu decided to move to the United States where he would continue his teaching career at Columbia University Roosevelt Hospital, Florida State University, and later Boston University. After retiring, Mr. Mu moved to Canton, Michigan to be with his family.

Mr. Mu was the Chemistry Department Head of Tianjin Polytechnic University and a highly accomplished scientist. He led pioneer work on the chemical structure of insulin and also helped establish the crystalline structure of antimony potassium tartrate.

Mr. Mu’s kindness and presence will be missed by his beloved family and friends.

Mr. Mu will be laid to rest at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.