Born ‎8 Jul 1953 Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, died ‎1 Feb 2017 La Crosse County, Wisconsin‎, age 63 years
Patrick Dennis Murphy, 64, of La Crosse died at his home Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017.

Born in Saint Louis Park, Minn., his parents were Byron and Bette Murphy. He graduated high school in 1971 in Buffalo, Minn. He was an over the road truck driver at Earl Bonsack Inc., for several years prior to his death. He enjoyed photography, art and his job.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and also a sister, Eileen; and a brother, Mike. He is survived by his loving wife, Becky; and his children.

"I don't want the fuss of a funeral, so I said my goodbyes to the people that were closest to me in life before I died. I am truly blessed over the 64 years of my life to have found love and given love to others. Special thanks to my employer, Earl Bonsack Inc., for the help, support, and the encouragement that they offered. Special thanks to the Mayo Hospice team that became a true blessing in my life. The service that they provided added a great deal of joy in the mist of my suffering. Special thanks to my brothers and sister for their encouragement and to the Coulee Region Cremation Group for their help in final preparations. I am thankful for the time that I was given to embrace the Christian faith that shaped my life. My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:37-39."