Raymond G. Murphy

June 25, 1929 - December 25, 2020

Raymond G. Murphy, 91, passed away at I.U. Health Hospice while in the loving care of his nurses and daughters on December 25, 2020. Ray was born in Yonkers N.Y. on June 25, 1929. He was the son of Eileen Murphy and Dr. John Fritz. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War as an aircraft mechanic. He received a degree in aeronautic engineering from the Academy of Aeronautic Design in Elmhurst N.Y. That expertise led him to become a Quality Control Supervisor at Otis Elevator in Yonkers, N.Y. and later in their Bloomington, IN facility. Ray was a very supportive father. He provided many educational opportunities for his four children and delivered those with high expectations. His community involvements included driving a volunteer ambulance, organizing Special Olympic events , serving as President of the ARC of Indiana and helping to start Options for Better Living (now Life Designs). He loved to spoil a good walk by playing golf. Ray was a devoted husband and father to his wife of 69 years, Marie, and his son Michael. He cared for them in their final years. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Eugene Fritz. Ray is survived by three daughters Ellen (Doug) Porter of Bloomington, IN, Cathleen (Mark) Gage, Granger, IN, and Christine (Eric) Wright, Poway, CA. Ray is also survived by six grandchildren, Amy, Bridget, Megan, Alan, Brian, Nathan, eleven great grandchildren and his cousin Frank Murphy of Bloomington. His family especially appreciates the loving care he received from the assisted living nurses and staff of Stonecroft Health Campus and Bloomington Hospice House. The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to either Stonebelt or Bloomington Hospice House in Ray’s name. Due to COVID protocol a private Mass of Christian Burial will be held for the immediate family only. Burial following at Valhalla Cemetery Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com