Richard Murphy Obituary
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Of Sainte Genevieve, MO
Died Friday, February 17, 2023
At home in Sainte Genevieve, MO
He was born June 9, 1951 in St. Louis, MO
Married to Carla (Bauer) Murphy on June 3, 2000
Survived By:
Wife, Carla Murphy of Sainte Genevieve, MO; Two Daughters, Stephanie Smith (Special Friend Jamie Smith) of DeSoto, MO, Savannah Murphy of Charleston, NC; Son, Michael Murphy (Special Friend DeDe Patterson Wilken) of Eureka, MO; Grandchildren, Jared (Tara) Smith, Justin Smith, Caulder Murphy, Rowan Murphy, Jett and Bodie Wilken, Christian Brooks, Charles Brooks; Great Grandchildren, Kayden, Kyson, Jamison, Emrie
Preceded in Death By:
Brother, Pat Murphy; Father, Raymond Murphy; Mother, Ruth (Eddinton) Murphy
There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date
Not many people knew Rick's real name. Everyone knew him as Murph. He was an avid golfer, and could often be seen sporting clothes that were orange or had an orange T for his Tennessee Vols. Rick couldn't go anywhere and not know someone.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com.
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