Edward Murphy
September 28, 1936 — March 18, 2015
Edward C. Murphy, 78, of Van Wert, died at 11:36 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born Sept. 28, 1936, in Newark, New Jersey, the son of the late James and Bertha (Oswald) Murphy.
On May 29, 1982, he married Glenna J. (Slane) Murphy. She survives in Van Wert.
Other survivors include three children, Chuck (Chris) Murphy of Horton, Michigan, Tim (Sandy Johnston) Murphy of Hanover, Michigan, and Pam Murphy of Van Wert; three brothers, James Murphy of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Harry (Peggy) Murphy of Lewisburg, Tennessee, and John (Jean) Murphy of Ohio City; two sisters, Evelyn (Don) Villone and Patricia (Jim) Warner, both of Van Wert; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Alan Murphy, and one sister, Marilyn Funk.
He retired from Kennedy Manufacturing Company in Van Wert after more than 40 years of service.
Private family graveside services will be conducted at Ridge Cemetery, Middle Point.
No calling hours are planned.
Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association or a charity of donor's choice.