Robert Murphy, 92 of Sioux Falls, Sd passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Good Samaritan Luther Manor.

A public graveside service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery. The family will be hosting a reception at The Rush following.

Robert Murphy, son of Francis and Edna (Willmott) Murphy, was born on May 2, 1934 in White, SD. He grew up there and received his education, graduating from White High School in 1952. Robert enlisted with the United States Air Force in 1953. While serving, he attended the Air Force Community College and rose through the ranks, also playing on the Air Force Softball Team. During his time in the service, he served in San Antonio, Denver, Okinawa, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Tchikawa AFB, Japan, the Philippines, Marshall, Watertown, and Sioux Falls.

Robert was united in marriage with Carol “The Coach” Hofer on February 8, 1980, in Sioux Falls, SD. Robert was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1983 as a Senior Master Sergeant, working as a Supervisor for the Recruiting Department.

Keeping busy, Robert was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the Elks Club. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, and playing cards with family and friends. He was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan and loved travelling with Carol.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Carol Murphy, Sioux Falls, SD; daughter Kimberley Mortenson and her husband Curtis, Ft. Pierre, SD; son Kevin Murphy, Elk Grove, CA; brothers Richard Murphy and his wife Marilyn, Wakefield, RI, Michael Murphy, Charlotte, NC, David Murphy and his wife Gwen, Buxton, NC; sisters Mary Murphy, Minneapolis, MN, Nila Meyer and her husband Barry, Hendricks, MN; 6 Grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren with two on the way; and many other relatives and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Kathy; and brothers John and Dale.

The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Arthur H. Muchow Chapter 1 (1519 West 51st Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105) or the charity of your choice.