JAMES M. MURPHY

James M. Murphy, age 70 of Glenwood City, WI died Monday, October 24, 2016 at Glenhaven Inc. in Glenwood City, WI.

Jim was born July 16, 1946 in St. Paul, MN to Raymond and Elaine (Biscoe) Murphy. Following high school Jim joined and served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1968. On August 3, 1968 Jim married Jeanne Beth Johnson in St Paul Park, MN. They raised their children in the Twin Cities area and later moved to Glenwood City where they operated a hobby farm.

James is preceded in death by his parents.

James is survived by wife Jeanne of Glenwood City, WI; children: Brian Murphy, Sarah Jane Murphy, Jason Murphy, Darin Murphy, Loren (Ryan) Murphy and Shane (Beth) Murphy, 20 Grandchildren, Brothers and sister; Ken (Gloria) Murphy, Keith (DeeDee) Murphy, Russ (Brenda) Murphy, Kevin (Sara) Murphy, Jill (Pete) Gaarder and Steve (Dawn) Murphy. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services were held Thursday, October 27, 2016 at St. John’s Catholic Church with Fr John Long as celebrant. Local arrangements were by the Anderson Funeral Home in Glenwood City, WI.