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Remembering the life of Philip Murphy (2024)

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Philip J. Murphy (Phil) of Madelia, MN passed away at the age of 84 on July 6, 2024, due to complications from treatment for lymphoma.
Philip was born on January 12, 1940, to Roy and Bernadine Murphy. The oldest of six children, he grew up on the family farm outside of Madelia in Ceresco Township. There he learned the value of hard work, being frugal, and the art of shooting baskets with a corncob into the basketball rim his father had attached to the barn. Most importantly, his parents taught him the value of getting an education, a lesson which he later passed along to his own children.
He attended Madelia High School where he participated in football, baseball, and his favorite sport of basketball. While he was not a star player on the team, he did make a half-court shot to win one game, and often bragged about fouling out in less than a quarter in another game, which he thought had to qualify as some sort of record.
He graduated in 1958 from Madelia and then attended St. John's University. There he was humorously accused of "flaunting his B average" to his fellow classmates, many of whom carried much better GPAs. He also was elected president of the "Stein Club" at the LaPlayette Bar in St. Joseph's, which entitled him to unlimited 5 cent beer refills. Late in his senior year, through mutual friends, he met the love of his life, Rosemary (Gage) Murphy, who was then a student at St. Catherine's University. He graduated from St. John's in 1962 and attended law school at the University of Minnesota. He and Rosemary were married on December 28, 1963, in Mount Prospect, IL.
After graduating from law school in 1965, he passed the MN bar exam and was sworn in as a lawyer on the same day the MN Twins played and won Game 6 of the World Series against the LA Dodgers, a game which he also attended. It is a tossup which event he enjoyed more. He and Rosemary settled in Madelia, where he joined Cecil J. Manahan's law office. He was a "small town" lawyer for the next 50+ years. He served as City Attorney for many of those years, served as District President of the MN State Bar Association, mentored numerous young attorneys, and provided legal services to countless clients with dedication, integrity, and compassion.
Phil loved his lifelong hometown of Madelia, MN and there he and Rosemary raised their six children. He was an active member of the community and, in particular, of the St. Mary's parish, where he helped start the Parish Endowment Fund and was still actively serving on the Calvary Cemetery Board. Phil was a pillar of the community and never stopped donating his time to any cause that made the town stronger, including the Lions Club, Watonwan County Historical Society, Farmers State Bank Board, Madelia Strong, countless school and community fundraisers, and volunteering as a Senior Driver for those in need. He deeply loved any type of reunion, and particularly enjoyed Madelia's All School Reunions when he would get a chance to catch up with many Madelia High School alumni. He also loved keeping in touch with his many St. John 's friends and classmates. If there was any chance to connect with people, Phil was there.
A passionate sports fan, Phil marked time by major sporting events and was a dedicated follower of all professional Minnesota sports teams, the St John's Johnnies, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and any small-town Minnesota team who made it to the State High School Basketball Tournament. Phil also loved to keep up on current events and read several newspapers every day.
Phil's greatest joy was his family. He loved being involved in the lives of his six children, attending all of their various high school sporting and band events (including away games). He was proud of putting all six children through college, and enjoyed visiting them on campus. He also adored his seven grandchildren, with whom he loved spending time playing card games, taking walks around Lake Harriet, and of course attending their basketball games and swimming meets.
Philip and Rosemary enjoyed traveling and took many trips to Europe and Latin America, including to Chile, where they were able to visit Jalil Said, the foreign exchange student they had hosted in 1991.
Philip is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Bernadine Murphy, and his sister Kathleen. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosemary, and their six children and spouses: Christopher, Margaret (Steve Olin), Matthew (Liz Meiley), Gregory (David Engen), Joseph (Carolyn), and Thomas (Becky), and grandchildren Juliet, Connor, Liam, Teddy, Charlie, Madeline, and Anna. He is also survived by his siblings and their spouses: Capt. Rosemary Murphy, Suzie (Leon) Corressell, Sheila Murphy, and John (Alece) Murphy, as well as his nieces and nephews, and many dear friends from every chapter of his life.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home in Madelia, and again at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning. The funeral mass begins at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 18th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Madelia, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery and a luncheon at St. Mary's Catholic School.

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Remembering the life of Philip Murphy (2024)

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What are some interesting facts about Phil Murphy? ›

Murphy played soccer as a boy, an interest that stayed with him in later life. His mother believed strongly in the importance of education, and Phil and his three older siblings all earned college degrees. Murphy graduated from Needham High School, along with future Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, in 1975.

Is Phil Murphy Republican? ›

How many terms can the governor of New Jersey serve? ›

What is the governor's term of office? The governor serves a four-year term. The governor may serve any number of terms, but he or she cannot serve more than two terms in a row.

Where does Gov. Phil Murphy live? ›

Is Phil Murphy a progressive? ›

Phil Murphy came into office five years ago describing himself as a proud progressive Democrat who wanted to make New Jersey “the California of the East Coast.” His policies have frequently followed suit — a higher minimum wage, a millionaires tax, legal marijuana, stronger gun-safety and abortion-rights laws.

How many terms has Phil Murphy served? ›

In November 2021, Murphy was re-elected for a second term, the first Democratic Governor of New Jersey to win re-election since Brendan Byrne in 1977.

How much money does governor Phil Murphy make? ›

As governor, Phil Murphy, a second-term Democrat, earns a $175,000 annual salary.

Does Phil Murphy own a soccer team? ›

As of 2018, Phil Murphy was a majority shareholder of the team. Sky Blue FC named Ian Sawyers as its first head coach and general manager on March 5, 2008. However, it was not until September 9, 2008, that the New York/New Jersey outfit was officially unveiled under the name Sky Blue FC.

Would Phil Murphy run for president? ›

A report by the New Jersey Globe said Murphy will not seek the Democratic nomination for president.

Who is the longest serving governor? ›

List of longest-serving governors of U.S. states
#GovernorTime in office
1Terry Branstad8,169 days (22 years)
2George Clinton7,641 days (19 years)
3George Wallace5,848 days (15 years)
4Jerry Brown5,847 days (15 years)
74 more rows

What state has no term limits for governor? ›

Gubernatorial Term limits

In New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin the governor can serve for an unlimited amount of time with no restriction of any kind.

Can a governor serve 3 terms? ›

How long does the Governor serve and can he or she serve more than one term? The governor holds the office for four years and can choose to run for reelection. The Governor is not eligible to serve more than eight years in any twelve-year period.

Does Phil Murphy have a daughter? ›

Does Murphy live in the governor's mansion? ›

Chris Christie (2010–2018) only used the mansion for Sunday dinners and official functions, while living in his private home in Mendham. Phil Murphy (2018-) lives in his private home in Middletown and uses the mansion for official functions and meetings.

Is New Jersey a Democrat? ›

New Jersey is one of the fifty U.S. states. The state is considered a stronghold of the Democratic Party and has supported the Democratic candidate in every presidential election since 1992.

What are some fun facts about Phil the groundhog? ›

There has only been one Punxsutawney Phil. He has been making predictions since 1886! Punxsutawney Phil gets his longevity from drinking the "elixir of life," a secret recipe. Phil takes one sip every summer at the Groundhog Picnic and it magically gives him seven more years of life.

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Born on 19 May 1954 in Melbourne, Rudd came from a German and Irish background; his stepfather was Lithuanian. He began playing drums in his teens and became serious about pursuing a career in music. He played in several bands in Melbourne before joining Buster Brown with future Rose Tattoo vocalist Angry Anderson.

What are some fun facts about Audie Murphy? ›

The undersized Murphy lied about his age to enlist in the army. Murphy's courage and ferocity earned him multiple honors throughout the war in Europe. In January 1945, he single-handedly fought off six Panzer tanks and 250 German infantry for over an hour, earning the Medal of Honor for his actions.

What are some fun facts about Annalise Murphy? ›

She was nominated for the 2013 RTÉ Sports Person of the Year in December 2013. On 16 August 2016, Murphy won the silver medal in the Laser Radial at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In December 2016, she was honoured as the Irish Times/Sport Ireland 2016 Sportswoman of the Year.

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