William John Murphy Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of William John Murphy (Rapid City, South Dakota) is shared. William, born on November 4, 1958, passed away on November 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William John Murphy to pay them a last tribute.
William will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor William by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though William is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. William’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Murphy and Olive Murphy (Gelltely); and his son Conor Murphy. He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Murphy; his children, Liam Murphy and Fiona Murphy; and his grandson Ezra Cobos.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 9th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home (2700 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702). A vigil service was held on Monday, November 9th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass was held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Church (4500 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Black Hills National Cemetery (20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785).
Memorials in Bill's name to Priests for Life (https://www.priestsforlife.org) or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
