Virgil D. "Murph" Murphy Port Clinton, Ohio Obituary

Virgil D. "Murph" Murphy

Virgil D. "Murph" Murphy, 91, of Port Clinton passed away after a brief illness Friday, November 22, 2019 at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. He was born in Burgoon the son of Ray C. and Mary E. (Howey) Murphy. He was a United States Army Veteran. Murph graduated with an Engineering Degree from Bowling Green State University. He worked at Standard Products for over 35 years retiring in 1992. He was a member of Port Clinton Elks Lodge No. 1718, he enjoyed golfing, bowling, wildlife and knew where every eagles nest was in Ottawa County and beyond and could spot those eagles in their nests from miles away. He could be identified by his red OSU Buckeyes Ball cap - a true fan. He enjoyed his daily drives around the county to have breakfast with friends, check on wildlife in the area or pick up a bag of apples. Surviving are his wife of 60+ years: Joyce E. (Englebeck) Murphy; daughters: Mary Beth (Paul) Dubuc of Columbus, Kathleen A. (Chuck Lawler) Murphy of Santa Fe, NM; son: Michael A. Murphy of Seattle, WA; grandchildren: Jessica (Lucas) Seitz of Grandville, MI, Bryan Dubuc of Charlotte, NC; great-grandchildren: Mya and Bryce Seitz; sister: Jean (John) Dudley of Chicago, IL and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Richard Murphy and Ray C. Murphy. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1124 Fulton St. Port Clinton, OH where visitation will be held Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm with Elks Lodge prayer services in the funeral home at 7:30pm Tuesday. Interment will be in Catawba Island Cemetery. Reverend Kent Joy assisted by son-in-law Paul Dubuc will be officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Port Clinton Lighthouse Conservancy or Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckerleveckcrosser.com . Funeral Home: Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home - Port Clinton Chapel 1124 Fulton Street Port Clinton, OH US 43452
November 22, 201911/22/2019
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Funeral Home Owner
July 15, 2020
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Ottawa County Veterans Service Office
December 23, 2019
The Ottawa County Veterans Service Office Staff extend our sincere condolences to Joyce in the recent loss of her husband, Virgil. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We know that his passing will not only leave a void in your life, but ... Continue Reading
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John Dubuc
December 3, 2019
MB I'm glad you were with your Dad. Love and peace.
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Holly H.
December 3, 2019
Mary BETH, sorry for your loss. It is painful to lose a parent.
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Henk en Janna
November 29, 2019
Our condolences, we met him once in 2009, in Port Clinton while visiting USA friends MaryBeth and Paul.
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Ed Lynch
November 27, 2019
Wonderful man, he will be missed. Lotta laughs with "Murph".
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ConiAnn Limpert
November 25, 2019
Joyce and family, we are so sad for your loss.
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Linda and Kenny Brown
November 24, 2019
Joyce and Family, Kenny and I , and our family are so sorry to hear about "Murphy's " passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time. We have many wonderful memories of our great neighbor and friend and your family growing up. May God be with you and surroun... Continue Reading
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Brenda Mcnutt
November 24, 2019
Joyce , I’m so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
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sue hill
November 24, 2019
prayers and sympathy to you and yours Sue Hill
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