John McMurrer

MCMURRER, LIBRA, MCBRIDE, WAMPLER

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 6/6/2011 at 11:04:46

John McMurrer, of Iowa City, died in his sleep following months of struggle with declining health on June 4 at Solon Care Center in Solon, Iowa. Prior to moving to Iowa City 2005, John lived for 40 years in Salina, Kansas, the place he called home.
John served in the US Marine Corps during WWII. He graduated from Georgetown University, after which he worked as an FBI agent until his retirement in 1978.
He is survived by his daughters, Mary of Iowa City, and Jane of Greenwood, Indiana; son in law, Bob Libra; granddaughters Jesse and Rachel Libra; sisters Pat McBride and Nancy Wampler, sister-in-law Joan McMurrer, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ethel and Clemment McMurrer; brother, Bob McMurrer; and son, Timmy McMurrer.
John was an avid sports participant, lover of music, excellent joke teller, and friend to all. During his years in Iowa City he thoroughly enjoyed his friends at Legacy Ridge and his poker buddies at the American Legion. He is greatly missed.
Gathering of friends will be held at The Kirkwood Room in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 8, beginning at 6 p.m. Please bring memories of John to share. Another celebration of John’s life will be held in Salina, Kansas at a later date. Lensing Funeral Home in Iowa City is handling arrangements.
The family would like to thank the staff at Solon Care Center and Iowa City Hospice for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Iowa City Hospice, the Matthew Blanche Memorial Scholarship Fund, or the charity of choice.