Robert Dean Murphy Jr.

Robert Dean Murphy Jr., 66 of Danville, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, August 19, 2024, at IU Health University Hospital. He was born on September 9, 1957, in South Bend, Indiana, a son of the late Robert Dean Murphy Sr. and Deloris Dean (Dickson) Murphy. Bob was a 1975 graduate of Logansport High School and attended college at Indiana State University. He worked for 43 years in Heating and Air Conditioning, 28 of those years for Union Local 440 - Plumbers and Steamfitters. Bob enjoyed being in nature, camping, photography, and traveling all over the United States. He was an Eagle Scout. Bob and his wife were members of the Thousand Trails Camping Association. He loved his dogs and horses, soft-serve ice cream, and Oreos and milk before bed. Bob loved going out to eat and his favorites were Texas Roadhouse, Covington Beef House, and Mayberry Café. Bob was a dedicated Christian and loved serving the Lord. He was confirmed as a child at St. James in Logansport and was a member of the Avon Parkside Church of the Nazarene and had attended Westbridge Church for a couple of years. He married the love of his life and close companion, Kalene Libka on April 20, 1996 and was a wonderful and faithful husband. Bob was a jokester and teaser up to the end and was loved by many. He helped anyone at any time of the day and had a special heart for helping widows and helping churches with their HVAC needs at cost. Bob was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Those left to cherish Bob’s memory include his loving wife, Kalene Murphy; two sisters, Pam Murphy and Brenda (Kevin) Kranz both of Logansport; three sisters-in-law, Karen Murphy of Moore, OK, Kandace Lee (Carl) Kinker of Carmel and Konstance Jean Bruner-Brooks of Columbia City along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a stillborn infant son, William Merrill Murphy; a brother, Steven Murphy; a sister, Theresa Murphy, and a brother-in-law, Kurtis Wright Libka. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Avon Parkside Church of the Nazarene with Pastors Ryan Garner and Darryl Bogatay officiating. Burial will follow at Danville South Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the time of the service Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be offered to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for research by Clicking Here. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle. You may offer the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Robert Dean Murphy Jr.

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Robert Dean Murphy Jr.

September 9, 1957 - August 19, 2024