William W. Murphy Sr., 83 of Shellsburg, died Saturday June 16, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital. Celebration of Life Services will be held Wednesday June 20, 2012 at Wildcat Golf Course Club House, Shellsburg with visitation from 4-5 pm, memorial service starting at 5 pm officiated by Pastor Ed Kraft. A meal will be served at 6 pm. Burial will be in Czech National Cemetery at a later date. Brosh Chapel-Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. William was born March 11, 1929 near West Branch, the son of William A. and Elizabeth (Cihla) Murphy. He married Donna Netolicky on March 5th, 1992 in Reno, NV. He was an electrician and worked at the Duane Arnold Nuclear Power Plant and several other businesses in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. He was a 49 year member of IBEW Local 405 in Cedar Rapids. Bill was known for being an avid sportsman and hunting mushrooms. He was very generous with his time and ability to help others and believed that there was good in everyone. William is survived by his wife Donna; children; William W. Jr. of Cedar Rapids, Steven (Barb) of Cedar Rapids, Patty (Ron) Phelps of Urbana, Craig (Roseann) of Urbana, Colleen (Mike) McGuinty of Cedar Rapids, Dan (Stephanie) of Cedar Rapids, Mike (Jodi) of Cedar Rapids, Mary Jackson of Maquoketa, Deanna Wirtanen of Marengo, nineteen grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Clarence, a sister Bonnie Aubrecht, a granddaughter Carrie A. Murphy and several aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.