Ambrose A. Murphy

Ambrose A. Murphy, 81, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 20,2025, with his spouse by his side at the Freedom Square Health Care Center in Seminole, Florida. Murdoch Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids Iowa is assisting the family. Services will be held at a later date.

Ambrose was born on August 25, 1943, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Marie (Rachor) and Frank Murphy. On December 26, 1964, he married his beloved wife, Georgia Betsinger. Together they shared more than 60 years of marriage filled with love, laughter and devotion. He spent his career in manufacturing, working for Nissan Corporation and Apache Hose in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, before officially retiring in 2009. Ambrose cherished time spent outdoors, especially hunting & fishing with family and friends. He also loved hosting and cooking for family gatherings, where his humor brought everyone together.

Survivors include his wife, Georgia; three sons, Mike (Pam) Murphy, Tim (Cliff Smith) Murphy, and Todd (Angie) Murphy; 8 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Lou. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Ann, Francis, and Rosella.

Ambrose will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.