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John McGlumphy Obituary

John "Mac" McGlumphy passed away at the age of 79 on April 11, 2012 at the Benson Hospital while holding the hand of his wife of 57 years. Mac taught for 32 years at Benson Union High School. In 1959, he started the first rural school wrestling program in AZ. Mac is considered the "Father of Rural School Wrestling" in AZ as he helped start over a dozen small school wrestling programs. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2011. Mac is survived by his wife, Pat; his son, Brian; his daughter, Erin and his daughter-in-law, Kelly McGlumphy. "Papa Mac" has three grandsons, Mito Mendivil and John and James McGlumphy. His Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2012 opening at 12:00 noon at the Benson High School Multi-Purpose room on Patagonia Avenue. A ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. and taps will play at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements by RICHARDSONS REMEMBRANCE CENTER.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 12, 2012.

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