Carol L Murphy, age 86, of Random Lake, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her
home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 25, 1934 in Coleman Wisconsin. A Christmas Carol, to the late Harry and
Johanna (Thomson) Krejcarek. She attended Coleman grade school and graduated from Coleman high
school in 1952. On May 2, 1953 she married Daniel “Francis” Murphy, her high school sweetheart in
Coleman, Wisconsin.
The couple resided in Coleman, Pembine, Wabeno and Sauk City before moving the family to Random
Lake in 1964. Carol belonged to our Lady of the Lake Church (Saint Mary’s Parish) in Random Lake. She
was adored and spoiled (a bit) by her late husband. She was spunky and stubborn; her life was about
love and family and she loved her family fiercely.
After high school graduation Carol briefly moved to Milwaukee to work as a secretary at an insurance
company. In 1953 she moved back to Coleman to begin her married life with Francis. After their
marriage they resided in Coleman, in a little trailer that they quickly outgrew. She briefly worked for an
optometrist but then, within three years they were blessed by three little boys. Carol and Francis figured
out how that was happening and then waited a few years before having Jon, Cheryl, and Scott.
Carol later worked for the Random Lake School District as a school lunch lady, and as a kindergarten
aide- joking that Francis was the boss at school, but she was the boss at home. Carol though, first and
foremost was a homemaker and mom. She gave an idyllic childhood to her children. Carol embraced
Francis’ Irish heritage and there was always lots of food, fun and laughter filling their home. Family
gatherings happened often and always involved her great cooking. Birthdays, holidays, anniversaries,
and most importantly St. Patrick’s Day, where friends gathered, corn beef and cabbage was shared, 3
Layer Surprise bars were savored, and an occasional green beer was enjoyed. There were family road
trips, Summers of camping, afternoons at the pool or lake, rounds of polish poker or sheepshead, much
love, and even an occasional Bali hai.
Carol was ready when she passed. Her lungs failing and her heart broken after spending the last 340
days without her beloved Francis, her husband and best friend of 66 years. She was anxious to be
reunited with him once again. She is at peace and walking the streets of Joy.
Survivors include her loving children Glenn (Lydia) Murphy of Shorewood, Steve (Wendy) Murphy of
Random Lake, Jon Murphy of Random Lake, Cheryl (Clinton) Ebersold of Fredonia, and Scott Murphy of
Oconomowoc; One daughter-in-law: Margie Murphy of Random Lake; Eight grandchildren: Dan “DJ”
Murphy of Random Lake, Benjamin and Patrick Murphy of Milwaukee, two step grandsons: John and
Andy McCabe of Milwaukee, Jeremy (Becki) Murphy of Green Bay, Angela (Matt) Sedlar of West Bend,
Cayleigh Ebersold of Fredonia, Emma and Kate Murphy of Arlington Heights, Ill; Four great-
grandchildren: Taylor and Peyton Murphy of Green Bay, Linley and Carley Sedlar of West Bend, One
sister: Darlene Garrigan of Portage, Wisconsin, two brothers: Dennis (Marge) Krejcarek of Oconto,
Darrell (Joan) Krejcarek of Oconto Falls, Three sister in laws: Marilyn (Rodney) Chell of Frederic, WI,
Mary Kapla of Green Bay, WI and Carol Murphy of Salida, Co. She is also survived by many nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband Francis, her parents and grandparents, a son;
Daniel Murphy, grandson: Clayton Ebersold, sister-in-law; Ursy Kuschel, five brothers in law’s: Jerry
Garrigan, David Murphy, James Murphy, Jerry Kuschel and Paul Kapla.
Following Carol’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of both Carol’s and Francis’s lives
will be held on Saturday (March 20, 2021) with a Mass at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic
Church (St. Mary’s Parish) in Random Lake. Father Gideon Buya, pastor of the Church will officiate.
NO VISITATION will be held on Saturday Morning at the Church on Saturday. Relatives and friends are
asked to gather at the Church starting at 12:30 P.M.
Visitation will be held only on Friday (March 19, 2021) from 4 to 7 P.M. at Suchon Funeral Home in
Plymouth.
Inurnment will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Random Lake at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund as being established in Carol’s and Francis’ name.
The Suchon funeral home and cremation services is assisting the family. For online condolences please
visit www.suchonfh.com
The family would like to send much love and thanks to Jon, for always being there and helping mom and
dad, and allowing them stay in their home until their journeys were through. Special thanks to Wendy,
who was thought of as more than a daughter in law to mom, and took such good care of her in the last
few months. Special thanks to Cindy Large for all of the care and compassion given to Mom and Dad and
your support of Jon. Special thanks to the staff at Sharon S. Richardson hospice, especially Nancy,
Amanda, Rhonda and Kathy.
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