Maggie St. Clair, longtime administrator for the University of Michigan Marching Band, died unexpectedly Nov. 24.

St. Clair suffered from a medical emergency Saturday morning before departing for the Michigan vs. Ohio State game in Columbus. She is survived by her husband, Jerry, and her son, Craig.

The Michigan Marching Band released a statement regarding St. Clair's death late Saturday morning:

"It is impossible to encompass everything that Maggie meant to the Michigan Marching Band in a short statement. She has been the heart of this organization for decades. The high standards that she held herself and those around her to helped shape the MMB into what it is today. Maggie has touched the lives of thousands of individuals within the University community. Her commitment and unrelenting passion for the organization will be greatly missed. Her contributions will be a part of the fabric of the Michigan Marching Band forever. She was a Leader and she was the Best."

In 1987, St. Clair started as an administrative assistant for the marching band, though she worked at the university since 1974. She was the director of operations for the marching band at the time of her passing and is one of the band's longest serving staff members.

According to her bio on the band's staff page, St. Clair took care of most of the "behind the scenes" activities of the band program and was a great resource for questions about the band. She resided in Chelsea with her husband and was an avid Michigan hockey fan.

The marching band will post information regarding services for St. Clair as the details become available.