Darold Gene Murray
March 24, 1932 - April 09, 2020
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE-Darold G. Murray, age 88, passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, April 9, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was born on March 24, 1932, the son of Rosella (Thurber) and Clarence Murray in Crandon, Wis.
In 1950, Darold graduated from Rhinelander High School, entered UW-Madison, and joined ROTC. He earned a B.S. degree in Animal Husbandry in 1955. Darold’s charm captured the heart of Bernice Farwell and they married on Aug. 22, 1953. The couple had five daughters, lovingly claiming each a “souvenir” of a career change. In 1956, Darold began his two-year service as 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army Signal Corps at Fort Monmouth, N.J. His curiosity led to interesting places and positions for 10 years, however he was drawn back to Madison in 1968 to begin a successful career as a Grade A Dairy and Food Inspector for Wisconsin Ag Trade & Consumer Protection until his retirement in 1994.
On top of his full-time career, Darold helped found the Deer-Grove EMS Ambulance service in 1977 and served as the elected Cottage Grove Township Municipal Judge for 18 years. He performed marriages for many family and friends. After retirement Darold and Bernice began their snowbird migration each year to Sun Haven “Desert Holiday” Park in Apache Junction, Ariz. and grew their “Arizona Family” acquiring many friends in the US and Canada.
Darold is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bernice Murray; daughters, Theresa “Terry” Murray-Johnson ( Richard Johnson), Robin Abbott (Scott Gradel), Beth Murray (Larry Gradel), Lisa Murray de Paz (Miguel Paz) and Jodi Murray (Patrick Bird); 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Judean Nixon and Patricia (Robert) Ricci. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Richard Murray.
Due to the current events, a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. A special thank you to UW Carbone Center and Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care. Online condolences can be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Theresa L Murray-Johnson
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Shared a photo.
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Theresa L Murray-Johnson
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88 th birthday cake
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Theresa L Murray-Johnson
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Finally home from Arizona, looking Dapper after Jodi’s haircut.
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Lori Marie Murray-Chiolino
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18 ESV
"So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal." Will meet again Unc D. Love you Auntie B and all my cousins. Lori M. Murray-Chiolino John 11:35 "Jesus Wept"
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Linda Stamm
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Bernice & family... lm so very sorry, l just came across the obituary in the paper. Please be strong & this has to be a very difficult time with the virus & all the things that are going on in our world. My prayers will be going out to all of you.
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Nicky Symons
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Bernice and kids, I was so fortunate to have known Darold. He was so much a part of the beginning of my career in EMS and I will be forever grateful for his wisdom, his friendship and his keen sense of humor. I was also fortunate to have had a chance to visit with him this past year. He was such a dear person and you are all so lucky to have had him in your life. I am so sorry for your loss!
Nicky (Anders) Symons