Elvin G. Murphy, 76, St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026 at his home next to his loving wife.

Elvin was born June 25, 1950 in Pender, Nebraska to the late Glenn and Laura (Novak) Murphy. He was a 1968 graduate of Walthill High School, and received his B.S. in engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Mr. Murphy worked as a Civil Engineer in various industries, including the highway department, irrigation and crane construction. He then became an over the road driver for Schneider and First Fleet. His love for farming was always a constant throughout his life.

Elvin attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He was a classic car enthusiast and enjoyed attending car shows and was known as a history buff. His inquisitive nature led him to explore new and interesting places, but his favorite destinations were always trips to visit his beloved son and family in Littleton, Colorado and Tucson, Arizona.

Elvin married Lou Ann Grundman on September 11, 1976 in Nebraska City. They were looking forward to celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this September.

Elvin is survived by his wife, Lou Ann, of the home; son, Matthew Murphy and wife, Amy; two grandchildren, Alexa and Michael Murphy, of Littleton, CO; sister, Evelyn Koch (Clark); brother, Mike Murphy (Teresa); sister-in-law, Cynthia Grundman and four nephews and one niece.

In addition to his parents, Elvin was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Donald and LaVonne Grundman.

Visitation will be open to the public from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where the family will receive friends 1 hour prior from 9:30-10:30 AM.

Graveside Committal and Interment 3:00 PM Saturday Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City, Nebraska after Mass of Christian Burial.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to a charity of the donor's choice.