Merle “Butch” F. Murrah

MURRAH, HARTLAND, LIEVENS, WINTER, HUDSON, ARGOTSINGER, ROSSER, VEVERA

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 7/19/2010 at 11:09:38

Merle “Butch” F. Murrah, 72, of Iowa City, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 15, 2010 following a long illness.
Butch was born on October 28, 1937 in Buffalo, IL, the son of Cecil and Cora (Hartland) Murrah. He attended Alleman Catholic High School. From March of 1955 to October of 1958, Butch proudly served in The United States Navy. On April, 18, 1959, Butch was united in marriage to Sandra Lievens. For over 20 years, Butch worked in the Bindery division at Cedar Graphics in Hiawatha, retiring in 2001.
Butch was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a proud grandfather and loved attending their activities.
Survivors include his wife Sandy of Iowa City, a son Jeff and special friend Diana Winter, of Iowa City, three daughters: Sherry Murrah of Cedar Rapids, Lori (David) Hudson of West Liberty, and Kim (Jay) Argotsinger of Columbia, MO; two brothers: Winn (Kate) Murrah of New Orleans, LA and John Murrah of Kearney, AZ; sister: Martha Rosser of Columbus, IN; and grandchildren, Jake, Jared, and Jace Vevera of Iowa City, and Michelle and Cody Hudson, of West Liberty. Merle was preceded in death by his parents, sister, and nephew.