Marilyn Fisher Lundy

Marilyn Fisher Lundy (; May 3, 1925 – June 24, 2014) was an American businesswoman and philanthropist. As the CEO and president of the League of Catholic Women (later renamed Matrix Human Service), Lundy led the development of several organizations for women and children within Michigan, including educational institutions.

Early and personal life Lundy was born Marilyn Alice Fisher on May 3, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, to Edward and Adeline Fisher. She attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart, graduating in 1942.

She graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy in May 1946, with a degree in philosophy and summa cum laude distinction. She married C. Bradford Lundy Jr. in September 1946. They moved to Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan in 1958, and attended the Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish.

Career In 1964, Lundy began serving in the board of nonprofit organization League of Catholic Women, an organization serving to improve educational opportunities for people. She became the president in 1969, Lundy helped develop the Marilyn F. Lundy Academy, a charter school named after her. In 1999, Lundy was declared a "Michiganian of the Year" by The Detroit News. Lundy was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 2000 for her work in education. She retired the same year.

Death and legacy Lundy died on June 24, 2014, at the age of 89. At the time of her death, she had 22 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. A funeral mass was held on July 7 at the Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish.

Awards and honors Year Award Organization 1991 Wansboro Award Academy of the Sacred Heart 1999 Michiganian of the Year The Detroit News 2000 Hall of Fame Michigan Women's Hall of Fame