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1938
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2016
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Dick Murphy Obituary
Richard J. "Dick" Murphy, 77, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 31, 2016. The son of the late Edward and Blanche (Wright) Murphy was born March 7, 1938 in Green Bay. He married Linda La Plante on July 8, 1961 at St. Mary Church, De Pere. Dick served his country in the U. S. Navy.
Mr. Murphy had worked at Ft. Howard Paper Company for 40 years until his retirement as an electrician and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He loved playing pool, cards and crabbing on Lake Metonga. Dick enjoyed his vegetable garden.
Survivors include his wife, Linda, three children, Michael Hoch, Maureen Delebreau, Marnie (Rick) Wasmuth, six grandchildren, Jacob (Candace) Hoch, Jenalee (Dylan) Chevalier, Riley Delebreau, Haley (Zach) Letter, Noah and Henry Wasmuth, and two great-grandchildren, Sophia and Harrison Hoch, as well as his two sisters, Pat Van Grunsven and Mary (Vern) Sorenson, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Jim and Tom Murphy and one son-in-law, Brian Delebreau.
Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday February 4, 2016. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home with Father Richard Getchel, officiating. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Murphy Family.
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February 15, 2016
Dear Linda and family, we send our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Tim and Nancy Callahan
Lori Pavelske
February 4, 2016
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers
Lori Pavelske
February 4, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mimi McClure
February 3, 2016
Linda, Mike, Maureen, & Marnie; Mary & Vern:
So sorry for your loss. We all shared some really fun times with Dick at Lake Metonga, especially the card playing with the sharks (Dick & Glenn), snowmobiling, boating, and going out to eat! May God be with you all with his grace and peace in facing your loss.
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