Theodore "Ted" Murphy

Murphy, Theodore "Ted" Frankman passed away peacefully on May 24, 2011. He was born in Minneapolis to Lucille Frankman and Alfred Murphy. Ted is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Patricia; five children, Peg (Larry Laux) Murphy, Kakie (Ken) Dewell, Betsy (Reiner) Eisen, Daniel Murphy, Barb Beise; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He resided in the same house in Morningside for 55 years, prior to moving to Friendship Village in Bloomington. Ted will be sorely missed by family and friends. Ted attended both Central and West High schools in Mpls, graduating in (Jan) 1940. Before graduating, he joined the National Guard and then transferred to the Naval Reserve in 1939. He was called to active duty on May 5, 1940 and was stationed at Wold-Chamberlain (now MSP), until entering preflight training in June of 1943. Ted received various decoration and service medals, including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was discharged from active duty in December, 1945. He continued flying in the Naval Reserve until 1961 and retired as a Commander on Jan 9, 1981. Ted graduated from the University of MN in 1949 and worked in sales for several companies before beginning a career with the Cornelius Company in 1962. He earned many sales and service awards and made life-long friends. Ted retired from Cornelius after 20 years in 1981. In retirement Ted enjoyed tennis and golf and was an active member of the Planes of Fame Museum at Flying Cloud Airport. He also enjoyed his involvement with the Eighth Air Force Historical Society in Bloomington. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Friendship Village and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Hospice. Interment will be at Fort Snelling Cemetery. The Memorial Service will be on Saturday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior at Friendship Village, 8100 Highwood Drive, Bloomington, MN. Memorials preferred to The Employee Appreciation Fund (Friendship Village, 8100 Highwood Drive, Bloomington, MN 55438). Every year members of the "Greatest Generation "pass on. They were heroes, and they will be remembered. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Theodore "Ted" Murphy

June 8, 2011

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Theodore "Ted" Murphy

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