Obituary of Robert Patrick Murphy

Robert P. “Bob” Murphy, 83 of Oxford died Monday, November 16, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 21, 2009, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oxford, with the Reverend Ed Dunn officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be held at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Oxford. Visitation will be from 3 to 7pm Friday at the church where a parish vigil service will be held at 7pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Bob’s memory to Oxford First Responders or Oxford American Legion. Online condolences may be sent for Bob’s family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Robert Patrick Murphy was born March 26, 1926, near Oxford the son of Frank and Genevieve (Mahoney) Murphy. Following graduation from Cosgrove High School he attended Iowa City Business College. During WWII, Bob served his country in the United States Air Force. For many years he worked for Oxford Beverage, and City Carton Company. Most recently he and his wife, Marcy operated B&M Bookkeeping in Oxford. Bob was a very active member and strong supporter of the Oxford American Legion Post #537; and avid Iowa Hawkeye’s fan and loyal Chicago Cub’s fan. His family includes his wife, Marcy; children, Jim Murphy (Kathy) of Farmington; Rick Murphy (Julie) Olathe, KS; Sheri Lane (Gary) of Homestead; and Donna Christianson (Al) of Sioux Falls, SD; 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Bob’s family wishes to express their thanks and sincere appreciation to Iowa Hospice, especially Joell and Christine for their loving care of Bob. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service of Oxford and Iowa City is caring for Bob’s family and his services.