Fu-Mei Tsai, 82, passed away on November 7th, 2023, with her children by her side. She was born on December 16th, 1940, in Changhua, Taiwan to Mu Wang and Hsiu Lu and was the second youngest of 9 children.

Fu-Mei is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Chei-Long Tsai, her son Michael Tsai, daughter Michelle Tsai (Ondrej Podlaha) and her two grandsons William Podlaha and Nicholas Podlaha. She is survived also by her siblings: Eldest sister Chuang Chuang Wang, elder brother Maw-Shin Wang, and younger brother Maw-Kong Wang. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mu Wang and Hsiu Lu, eldest brother Maw-Shiu Wang, elder brothers Maw-Shuun Wang and Maw-De Wang and elder sister Pien-Pien Wang.

In 1965, after completing her undergraduate studies in English at Tunghai University in Taichung, Taiwan, She moved to the United States to attend graduate school at Indiana University, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Library Sciences. After completing her studies in 1967, she moved to Michigan and enjoyed a 30+ year career at the Detroit Public Library. 

Fu-Mei and Chei-Long were married over 50 years and spent their retirement days traveling the world on several multi-week, multi-country cruises every year. She also enjoyed spending time near Mackinaw and Charlevoix in northern Michigan. At home she loved cooking for her family and friends and spending time outside gardening.

Fu-Mei diligently studied and practiced everything that piqued her interests. She was an exceptionally talented artist. From calligraphy to making greeting cards to painting with watercolor, oils, or acrylics, Fu-Mei had a natural talent for creating beautiful works of art. Swimming was another hobby that Fu-Mei discovered after retirement and was often at the YMCA in the early morning swimming laps with Chei-Long, followed by social time at the table in the lobby with the other senior regulars.

A devoted wife and mother, Fu-Mei found most happiness in the company of her children, cherishing their well-being above all else. Her joy radiated through her unmistakable and characteristic laugh.  She will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

Fu-Mei’s family will receive friends on Saturday, November 18th, beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the time of her Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills. She will be laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.

Memorial donations in her honor may be made to the Foundation Fighting Blindness or The Alzheimer’s Association.