Ronald Murphy

Ronald Lee Murphy, 74, passed away at 10:05 pm on October 26, 2016. Ron was born on September 11, 1942 the son of Elwood and Sarah (Bluebaum) Murphy. He married Rosaleeta Kate Murphy on October 26, 1968 and she preceded him in death on July 9, 2005.Ron was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and a truck driver for E. Bierhaus and Sons. He enjoyed playing softball and bowling. Ron loved sports and was an avid Dodgers, Cleveland Browns and Indiana University fan. His Grandchildren were a big part of his life.Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen McFadden of Bedford, daughter, Stephanie Barekman of Bruceville, daughter, Tracy Kays and her husband Bill of Vincennes; son, Ronnie Murphy and his wife Laura of Lawrenceville, son, Donnie Murphy of Vincennes; daughter, Laurie Durham and her husband Nick of Vincennes; grandchildren, David and Ben Hansen, Kyle, Curtis, and Charles Barekman, Tyler, Tiffany and Tanner McGavic, Garrett, Hannah, and Evan Murphy, Levi, Kayden and Mason Durham; great grandchildren, Raven and Thaddeus Hansen, Piper Barekman; brothers, Clifford Murphy of Vincennes, Albert Murphy of Vincennes; sisters, Judy Perkins of Vincennes, Donna Sutton of Wheatland and Aline hendrixson of Florida. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Laura; wife, Katie; brothers, Gene and Jack Murphy; and sister, Carolyn Anderson.Funeral Services for Ron will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Goodwin Funeral Home 524 Broadway with his son in law Nick Durham officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with Ron's family on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 4-8 pm at the funeral home.