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David Murphy Obituary
David "Cal" J. Murphy, age 58, of Freedom, passed away on December 3, 2014 at home following a lung transplant due to pulmonary fibrosis. He was born June 18, 1956, a son of the late Ralph and Gladys (Hock) Murphy.
Cal graduated from Freedom High School in 1974. After graduating he began working at the Neenah Foundry, where he was employed until retiring as a supervisor because of his illness.
On August 24, 1974 he was united in marriage to Mary DeBruin at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, having celebrated over 40 years together.
Cal enjoyed spending time at the cabin up north, having spent a lot of time hunting, fishing, and sitting around the campfire. Over the years he traveled with Mary to many different places throughout the country.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons: Michael (Jennifer) Murphy, Maryland; and Jeffery (Rachel) Murphy, Freedom; seven grandchildren: Tyler, Ashley, Dylan, Jadin, Corbin, Leland, and Kaia; four brothers: Pat, Fond du Lac; Gary (Janice), Black Creek; Brian (Rachel), Seymour; and Scott (Jane), Freedom. Further survived by his in-laws: Helen (Ron) Meidam, Barb (Mike) Diedrick, Gloria (Ralph) Calaway, John (Diana) DeBruin, Elaine (Gary) Fleishman, Roger (Vonny) DeBruin, and Jerry (Linda) DeBruin.
In addition to his parents, Cal was preceded in death by two infant brothers: Marty and Jeff Murphy; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lloyd (Margaret) DeBruin; and brother-in-law, Harry (LaVerne) DeBruin.
Friends may call at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, on Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 11 am until the funeral mass at 1:30 pm with Fr. Walter Stumpf officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Cal's memory.
Special thanks to Dr. Cornwell, Kelly Radford, the entire staff at UW-Madison, and to the Freedom EMT's and first responders for the wonderful care given to Cal.
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Paulette
December 19, 2014
Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you. (2
Michael Murphy
December 8, 2014
I love you dad and will miss you so much. Your son, Michael
December 7, 2014
Mary Ann and Family, So sorry to hear about Cal. I was at AMC Hospital with Andy when I read about Cal in the paper. I guess we never known what God's plans are. You and your family are in my prayers. Nancy(Wagner) Gerl
randy & carrie
December 6, 2014
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Carrie & Randy
December 6, 2014
We are so sorry Mary..Love and Prayers to you and your family....I will always cherish the good times we all had together..
Joni Simons-Conrad
December 6, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Murphy brothers, David's wife and sons, and his entire extended family. Keep the happy memories in your heart.
Cindy Dewick (Compton)
December 5, 2014
Mary and family,
I am very sorry for your loss of Cal. My thoughts of love and prayers are with you today as you say good bye. I can't be there with you but all of you will be in my heart today. I will remember the laughs and fun I had with you two up north.
Donnie Green
December 5, 2014
When we were about 11 years old Dave and I were best buddies having grown up in the same neighborhood and went to grade school together. We all used to hang out at Bob (Girdle) Geurt's filling station where Gary worked. At that time a guy named Cal Spice was sheriff of Outagamie County and for some reason Girdle started calling Dave "Cal". The name stuck. We've been out of touch for many years now but I was saddened to here of his passing. My sympathies to Cal's whole family, especially Gary and Pat who I also new well. I'm thankful to have a lot of good memories of the Murphy brothers. I hope you can find comfort in your good memories of him in this time of loss.
Dan and Peggy Johnson
December 5, 2014
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time, May the lord help you heal.
Judy Gosz
December 5, 2014
Gary and Janice and family: My sympathy to all of you on the loss of your brother. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
December 4, 2014
I went to school with Dave, he was a little shy but always had a smile.. My sympathy to his family.
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