Lawrence Murtaugh

Lawrence J. Murtaugh, age 65, of Hastings, passed away at his home May 29, 2012. He was born in Hastings on September 30, 1945 to Paul and Greta Murtaugh. He married Cheryl Huberty August 19, 1967 in Hastings at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl and son, Dennis. Larry is survived by daughters, Sharon (Dave) Benkufsky; Jean Murtaugh (Jeff Marcolina); Jen (Steve) Hansen; and Sarah (Mark) Meyer; grandchildren, Jena and Maggie Marcolina; and Elizabeth Hansen; brothers, Pat; Jim; and Dick Murtaugh; and special friend, Viv Reinardy. Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. Cole Kracke and Fr. Bill Murtaugh, will be Sat. (6/2) at 12 noon at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings. A gathering will be held one hour prior to the mass at church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to Disabled Veterans of America. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.wisefamilyfh.com to sign the online guest book.