Obituary: John Murphy

John Wendelin Murphy, 90 passed away April 1, 2020 at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington. A private funeral service was held April 4 and burial was in the Carrington Cemetery. Father Terry Dodge officiated. Honorary bearers were Christopher Biwer, Casey Murphy, Jonathan Murphy, Connal Murphy, Adam Biwer, Elliott Savelkoul and James Murphy.

John was born July 5, 1929 to Terrence and Lenora Murphy, the eldest of three living children.

John took over the management of his family farm at the age of about 15. He graduated from Bordulac High and attended NDSU for one year.

In 1953, John married Bertha (Seitz), and together they raised five children. He served for 30 years as Foster County Commissioner, in addition, he served on the ND Association of Counties, township board, and the local hospital board.

He was preceded in death by his great uncle and his parents. He is survived by his wife; his daughter Louise and Robert Biwer; Michael and Cindy, Eileen and Rodney Savelkoul, John and Tina, and Paul; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; his younger brother and sister Dan Murphy and MaryKay Puffee.

Arrangements made by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.