Joseph Cornelius Murphy
Joseph C. Murphy Mr. Joe Murphy, formerly of Hendersonville, NC and Watertown and Sheboygan, WI, passed away Saturday evening, February 22, 2014 at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake, WI. He was 86 years old. Joe was born January 19, 1928 in Boston, MA, the son of James and Blanche McDuff Murphy. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Force. He attended MIT where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. On September 26, 1953, he was united in marriage with Carol Conn in White Lake, WI. Joe was a proud teacher and engineer, and taught at Blue Ridge Technical College in NC prior to his retirement. After retirement, he continued to tutor in the community high schools. Joe had been a member of the Lions Club International in Hendersonville, NC and the Kiwanis Club in Watertown, WI. For many years, Joe and Carol sponsored AFS sons. Joe enjoyed reading, swimming, sailing and traveling. Joe is survived by his wife Carol and their four daughters: Patty (Dean) Kleist of Port Washington, Brenda (Rod) Johnson of Hendersonville, NC, Katie (Steve) Kershner of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Sherri (Howard) Culbreth of Troutman, NC. He is further survived by ...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, special brother-in-law Joe Seidl of Cheboygan, MI, sister-in-law Genie (Herb) Buettner of White Lake, WI, brother-in-law John Conn of Thiensville, WI, AFS son Paulo (Ana) Ferreira of Brazil, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, brothers James, John and David, and other dear family members. Funeral Services will be held at 2PM on Saturday, March 1 at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington. Pastor Gordon Oliver will officiate. Joe will be laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery in Port Washington. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 1-2PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association. The Eernisse Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
