In Memory

Patrick Daniel Murphy

August 27, 1950 - July 6, 2023

Patrick Daniel Murphy of Gassville, Arkansas, loving husband, father, grandpa, son brother & friend.

Patrick was born August 27, 1950, and left this world on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the age of 72, surrounded by his family. Patrick retired after 20+ years of service to St. John’s Hospital on the East Side of St. Paul. He continued working at the Maplewood location after it was built until his retirement. He was a graduate of North Saint Paul High School in North Saint Paul - Class of 1969. Patrick enjoyed spending time in his mancave, fishing, wood burning and the outdoors. He loved listening to the music of The Irish Brigade. He spent many nights in the Half Time Rec in Saint Paul listening to them play.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Leona Murphy, and siblings, Bill, Phil, Mike, Jim, Jane, June, Claudette and Dave.

Patrick is survived by his wife Roberta and children, Evangeline “Vangie” (Alan) Martin and Patricia “Tricia” (Kyle) Peterson; grandchildren, Jake Murphy, Stephanie Rumpza, Ashley Rumpza, Brad Rumpza, Joshua Rumpza, Melissa Rumpza, Jason Rumpza, Trent Rumpza, Matthew Rumpza, Sam Rumpza, Isabella Rumpza, Elise Rumpza, Jonathan Rumpza, Selena Murphy, Noah Scott and Camille Scott; and great-grandchildren, Liam Rumpza, Lilly Graham, Carter Kilpela, Sarah Roberts, and Vincent Kilpela; and many loved nieces, nephews & friends and sisters Clarine Hanson & Madeline Johnson.

Special thanks to the caring staff at Caretenders Hospice of Bloomington– Charlie and Mary and especially Kristi.

Wulff Funeral Home