Gary Murphy Obituary

Gary Murphy (Washington, Iowa), born on November 9, 1935, passed away on July 24, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Murphy to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sam Murphy and Blanche Murphy (Soukup); his wife Karen Murphy (Dockendorff); and his brother Keith Murphy. He is survived by: his children, Derek Murphy (Dorrie) of Bettendorf, IA, Janelle Menzia-Murphy (Jess Menzia) of Portland, OR and Matt Murphy (Sylvia) of Atlanta, GA; his grandchildren, Sam, Max, Ben, Samantha, Ellie, Atticus and Elliot; his siblings, Tom Murphy of Clinton, IA and Judy Murphy (Tom) of Washington, IA; and his sister-in-law Sara Murphy of Washington, IA..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will support a local community cause close to his heart, which may include a scholarship in his name.