William J. Murray

William J. Murray, age 76, ascended into heaven on Friday, August 8, 2014, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 7, 1938, the son of William R. Murray and Ivanelle P. (Key) Murray, the eldest of seven children. On April 4, 1959, he was united in marriage to Connie M. Novinski at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster, WI.

Bill graduated from St. Clement grade school and Loras High School in Dubuque, IA. He later graduated from UW-Platteville College of Mining and Engineering. Bill dedicated his life to his family, the community and the family business, Murray Electric, Inc. He was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church and served on the parish council. Bill was also a Board of Director for Union Bank & Trust, which later became F & M Bank.

He was loved dearly by his wife of 55 years, Connie and his six children: William III (Vicki), Daniel (Laura), James (Janelle), John (Deb), Sheila (Doug Engbring), and Kim. He was loved and admired by his brothers and sisters: Timothy (Elaine), Michael (Christine), Colleen (Dan) Aspinwall, Katherine (David) Frommelt, and Terry (Debbie) Murray. He deeply cherished his grandchildren: Joseph, William IV, Ryan, Timothy, Erin, Connor, Sean and all of his nieces and nephews, a sister-in-law, Bonnie (Bob) Sutton and her children Kelly (Todd) Taylor and Michael Jerrett.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ivanelle, his loving sister, Mary Patricia Patty Kerr-Towne, and his in-laws, Ferdinand Mike and Hilda (Stoney) Novinski.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Family and friends called on Monday, August 11, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, Lancaster. Friends also called on Tuesday from 10:00am until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants, flowers, and gifts, a William J. Murray memorial fund has been established.