Defiance - Gerald L Murphy, 83, of Defiance, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. Jerry was born December 24, 1936 in Defiance, OH, the son of Clarence and Miriam (Parker) Murphy. He was a 1955 graduate of Defiance High School. He married Bonnie Jean Lambert on September 29th, 1956 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in the Bend, Ohio. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Jean Murphy of Defiance, OH, sons; Timothy (Jean) Murphy of Dublin, OH, Shawn (Natalie) Murphy of Plain City, OH, daughter, Tiffany (Michael) Fellers of Napoleon, OH, grandchildren; Jaimie (Jose) Torres of St. Louis, MO, Aaron Murphy of Columbus, OH, Sarah, Jacob, and Victoria Fellers of Napoleon, OH, Cassidy Murphy of Seattle, WA, Carson Murphy of Columbus, OH, Grace Palmatary of Plain City, OH, and Gavin Murphy of Plain City, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Marilyn Newton, Gretchen Starrett, and JoAnne Rockey. Jerry Murphy lived his life to the fullest retiring early from SK Hand Tools and pursuing a wide range of hobbies that included fishing, hunting, woodworking, gardening, scuba diving, winemaking, and bee keeping. He spent many years as a fishing charter captain on Lake Erie and Lake Michigan. Jerry and Bonnie traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and spent their last 20 winters in Tampa. He was a member of Moose Lodge #2094. Jerry was a friend to all and loved by all, but most importantly, was his love of family.

A private Memorial Service will be held at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance, with Deacon Jeff Mayer officiating.

Memorials are suggested to The American Cancer Society, St. Mary's Food Pantry, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
Web: http://www.cancer.org/

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