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Murry Fitzer Obituary
Murry L. Fitzer
June 15, 1952-June 30, 2020
WILTON-Murry L. Fitzer, 68, of Wilton, IA, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home.
Murry was born in Davenport, IA on June 15, 1952 to Herchal and Bernadine (Guttenfelder) Fitzer.
Murry graduated from Durant High School in 1970 and from the University of Northern Iowa in 1975 with a BA in business administration.
He married Connie Boorn. He later married Julie L. Terhune on February 27, 2010 in West Liberty, IA.
Murry was the CEO of Florilli Corp in West Liberty and farmed his family farm in Cedar County with his son,Tommy.
He was a member of the Iowa Motor Truck Association. He enjoyed landscaping and working in his yard. Above all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 PM to 7 PM, July 2, 2020 at the Bentley Funeral Home in Durant, IA. Masks are recommended, but not required.
A private family celebration of Murry's life will be held.
Murry is survived and loving remembered by his wife Julie; children: Erik (April) Fitzer of Haymarket, VA and Tommy (Erin) Fitzer of Wilton, Heather (Rob) Wheeler of Colorado Springs, CO, McKensey (Travis) Sorensen of Wilton and Chantz Brooks of Wilton; his mother, Bernadine Fitzer of Durant; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; sisters: Mary (John) Haila of Ames and Dr. Melody (Lauren) Sangret-Fitzer of Gladwin, MI and his brother Mike (Patti) Fitzer of Mountain Home, AR.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Memorial contributions may be made to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House or the American Cancer Society in his memory.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
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One of Murry's
Scott Peters
September 14, 2021
My sympathies to Murry's family and close friends. I have good memories of Murry, who as a customer was patient and a genuine nice guy. He was my best customer when selling new Freightliners and later in my new business of remarketing trucks. I miss him and his decent nice guy approach to working with me who at the time still had much to learn. I learned a good deal from him. Thank you Murry. Bless your soul and all of your loved ones. Scott.
Jaroslava Odvarko, DC
August 1, 2020
Dear Erik, Tommy and Family, we were very sorry to read about your father's passing. Even though we have not seen you for years we still think of you very often. We are always here for you. With our deep sympathy, Dr. J. Odvarko, DC and Staff
David Miller
July 30, 2020
I worked for Murry years ago and boy he treated me like a family member. Florilli was small company back then but man we laughed with him & Brad Jones & Timmy Daufeldt. Thanks Murry you were a great guy go with God sir.
Lanette Lane
July 9, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Fitzer family.
Troy Hogan
July 8, 2020
I am very saddened for your family's loss. I remember a few years ago I was in Iowa for other business and reached out to Murry for dinner. He took time from his family and busy schedule to take me to a local Italian place and shared with me the story of how he started Florilli. It was a great conversation, but what struck me was how genuine and caring of a man he was. He will truly be missed.
Mike Seright
July 7, 2020
To Julie and Family. I'm so sorry to hear of Murry's passing. I have never worked for anyone where they made you feel so welcome and part of a family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kay Marske
July 6, 2020
I would like to say I am very sorry to hear that Murry passed away. I was his first grade teacher. It was my first year of teaching. I loved that class and teaching in Durant. Just a story to share....one day I wasnt feeling well at all. Murry noticed and he marched up in front of the classroom and said, Miss Detlefsen is not feeling well today...so we have to be extra good. ....and then he sat down. He was adorable! I did attend a get together in Durant years later and I did ask about Murry and people filled me in on what he was doing. Again, so sorry for your loss.
Kay Detlefsen Marske
Jean Semsch
July 6, 2020
To Julie and Family: God Bless all of you. Heaven has another awesome angel! Murry was known to Jean from the day we got married. (Murry was in our wedding). So many beautiful memories, and your family made them amazing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Deb Wells
July 5, 2020
Extending family and friends my sincere sympathy and condolences at this time of your loss. Thank you, Murry, for having been our daughter's godfather.
Rachel
July 5, 2020
Prayers for all the family and friends. I remember enjoying the music shows at his old house. Good memories!
Rachel
July 5, 2020
Prayers for all the family and friends. I remember enjoying the music shows at his old house. Good memories!
Brandon and Angela Holloway
July 4, 2020
Mike, Patty and the entire Fitzer family, So sorry for the loss of Murray. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry Bergdale
July 3, 2020
My condolences to Murry's family and friends. Murry was a great longtime client but an even greater friend. Will miss those long conversations about life.
Forrest & Renea Frymoyer
July 3, 2020
We are thinking of you at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences from our family to yours.
Ron and Sandi Reynolds
July 2, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to Murry's family and friends. Murry will be missed by so many people. He is the type of person you won't forget. It's hard to believe he is gone. My wife and I met Murry 20 years ago when I signed on at Florilli Transportation as a driver. He was a great boss. His door was always open to his drivers and he always had a kind word whenever we dropped in at the terminal. Because of him and the great people who worked at Florilli, I stayed and became the Senior Driver. I am still working as a Florilli driver at Don Hummer Trucking. R. I. P. Murry. Thank you for the great career opportunity you gave me. Keep on truckin.
Carrie Howerton
July 2, 2020
My deepest sympathies to the Fitzer family. Murry was an amazing man, that I learned a lot from while working at FLORILLI. He will deeply missed. Julie, Tommy, Heather you are all in my thoughts and prayers. ♥ Wish I could have made it to his visitation tonight. I was definitely thinking of you all.
Max Hansen
July 2, 2020
Murry, you will be greatly missed. You have been my friend for nearly 50 years. From your many friends from Cornell, your Delt brothers, our association with my time at Peterbilt, etc. We talked last when I was recovering from my stage 4 cancer and you just learned of your discouraging prospects. Life friends are forever missed. You will be missed. I prayed for you and I seldom due. My sadness is beyond words. I love you brother!
Max Hansen
Lynne Hoffmann
July 2, 2020
To Murry's Family -- My deepest sympathy in your loss. I first met Murry as a little kindergarten kid riding the school bus with the Fitzer kids. Then when I was in high school, I was a babysitter for Erik and Tommy. It was a great farming neighborhood to grow up in. Hoping wonderful memories will help to replace your sorrow.
Glenda and Steve Kraklio
July 2, 2020
Steve and I are so sorry for the loss of father, grandfather,husband, brother, hugs and love Julie, hold to the memories...rest in peace Murry❤
Craig & Sandy Scott
July 2, 2020
Heather, Erik, Tommy & families, Please accept our heartfelt sympathies during this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mike Dailing
July 2, 2020
My sympathies to your family. Murray was a great advocate and leader for our nation's hero's in trucking. May many fond memories of this wonderful man comfort you.
Kyle Johnson
July 2, 2020
So it was actually 10 years ago this week, my wife and I met Murry and Julie while we were in Wisconsin for a Jimmy Buffett show. We share a couple of mutual friends. That's where the introduction came from. Needless to say, we had an absolutely wonderful time. It didn't take long for us to figure Murry out. He is one of the most thoughtful, kind, and generous persons I have ever met. We had many laughs that weekend. His fine tuned sense of humor played its part well. It is a weekend my wife and I will never forget. Since that trip, we had only seen him 2 or 3 other times. Each time was special in its own way. I wish there could have been more of those times. We are not so fortunate though. I am not the type to leave messages like this. It is very much out of the ordinary for me. Murry impacted us and I am certain the world is a better place because of him. He will be missed by many.
Your are in peace now my friend!
Kyle and Heather Johnson. Parrot Heads for life!!!
Stephanie Kean
July 2, 2020
To the family of Murry- so very sorry for your loss! Never saw Murry without a smile on his face. Even though his life was cut too short- it was beautiful to see that he lived it to the fullest- surrounded by his family and friends. Cherish all those great times and memories! Prayers to you all!
Sandra Jandik (Peeks)
July 2, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathies to the whole family
Jason & Beth Rogers
July 2, 2020
Our condolences goes out to Julie and Tommy and Family, Murry was a wonderful boss and person in general, he will be missed by many. So very sorry for your loss.
Thomas Kasenberg
July 2, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the Fitzer family on the passing of Murry. A true Midwest trucking success story.. Murry had an incredible work ethic and a passion for the challenges and opportunities of the trucking industry. I enjoyed Murry's sharp sense of humor and our friendship over the many years. God bless the truckers and farmers... Murry had diesel in his blood. Godspeed my friend!
Thom Kasenberg family and colleagues
Heartland Express, Inc
Cheryl White
July 2, 2020
So sorry to hear of this fun and loving man's passing. Hold on to all the good times you've had with him. He will definately be missed!
John Hoffmann
July 2, 2020
My sympathies to the family of Murry. Growing up as a neighbor I had many memories of helping on the farm and riding with Murry trucking. He took me to both coasts and Texas. Keep Trucking God Speed.
Tom & Laurie Maurer
July 1, 2020
So sorry to see him go. Murray was a great guy to work for at MCF and a great sense of humor. Hugs and prayers to the family.
Dave and Teresa Kaszinski
July 1, 2020
Erik, April and the Fitzer family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
DeWayne Birkhofer
July 1, 2020
Only knew Murry briefly during his education years at Cornell College but felt I knew him my whole life, great person. Will be missed.
Rick Hutchinson
July 1, 2020
Sorry to hear of Murry's passing. My deepest condolences for your family's loss.
Andy and Bobbe Sisler
July 1, 2020
We met Murry through the Bandag family. We are so saddened to hear of his passing. He was a terrific guy and we are lucky to have known him. Our deepest sympathies to Murry's family.
Jason and Toni Urmie
July 1, 2020
May you cherish all of the memories of Murray and keep them forever in your ❤
Wayne and Rhonda Winn
July 1, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends.
We have had great times together and our memories will always be full of love.
A great person gone to soon
He will certainly be missed by many ❤
God Bless
Wayne and Rhonda
Clint and Lisa Tolbert
July 1, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. RIP Murray.
Nila Dahlin
July 1, 2020
You have my deepest sympathy!
Chandrick Rodgers
July 1, 2020
My condolences to the family he will truly be missed
David Fratzke
July 1, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to Julie, Eric, Tommy, and the entire family. He was an awesome guy and we had alot of fun togethor in some of the early Florilli days at Shenanigans. Might of even closed it down a time or two.
John Carter
July 1, 2020
I first met the Fitzer family in 1968 when Mike and I were in the National Guard together. Shortly after that I was able to work with them on the farms helping out with harvest each fall. That was something I looked forward to each fall as we developed a close relationship spending long hours together during the harvest. I always enjoyed his perspective on life when we had chats in the cab of a tractor. Murray and Mike could always make me laugh. He was always optimistic even in the face of the many challenges in the business world, and seemed to remain positive with a can do attitude. He will be deeply missed by us all.
' Soar like a Hawk ! '
Randy loftus
July 1, 2020
Murry was a very 'dear' friend of mine. We 1st met at Cornell College and our friendship just continued with time itself. I would return to various 'Homecomings' over the years and we would always get together or get in touch. One time, I came to Durant unannounced and just knocked on his front door...it turns out Murry was out in the fields plowing, so I just walked out, waved him down & got in the tractor cab with him and had the best of times, telling stories & laughing...all of time went away....We were back ! He told me that he loved all the Red tailed Hawks that would come down to catch the field mice in the tractor's 'wake'. In my heart, he will always soar like a Hawk ! God Speed! Murry...God Speed !
Roger&Lisa Sessler
July 1, 2020
Our neighbors for many years. The Fitzer family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce & Tammy Treur
June 30, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers to the entire family. RIP Murry
Cole Grings
June 30, 2020
Thinking of you all during these tough times. Stay strong❤
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