Michael John Murphy Obituary
In loving memory of Michael John Murphy of Terre Haute, Indiana, born in Chicago, Illinois, who departed this world on June 7, 2024 at the age of 77. Michael leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Morgan Joyce Murphy and Virginia Mae OConnell Murphy; and his siblings, Susan Basler, Mark and Peter Murphy.
He is survived by : his wife Dr. Patricia A. Murphy; his grandchildren, Eric, Sarah Kercher, Kathleen, Micah, Claire, Margaret, Emily Murphy, Rachel and Jack Abadie; his brothers, Stephen (Jan) and Morgan Daniel Murphy (Barbara); and his brother-in-law David Basler. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He served on numerous University boards and committees pertaining to faculty and student affairs, and was awarded the Faculty Distinguished Service Award in 2001 and the Presidential Medal in 2008, the highest award for faculty for distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the University.
