Paul S. Murphy, 57, of Mill Creek, passed away early Saturday morning, April 26, 2014, at home while under the care of his family and Ministry Home Care-Hospice Services.  

He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, to the late Clarence E. Murphy, Jr. and Margaret (Marquardt) Murphy. Paul was married to Mary Therese Manti on January 16, 1975, in Milwaukee.

Paul was a retired journeyman steamfitter with Local 434. He enjoyed fishing, a hobby farm and show cars. His many talents included playing various instruments and metal sculpture (with installations at Stevens Point Sculpture Park and the corner of Smith & Franklin Streets).

He is survived by his wife, Mary Therese; children: Keith, Corinne (Dan) Thompson and Paul W. (PaHoua); grandchildren: Eric, Adele, Finn, Nora (Bonnie) and Linus; sister, Carolyn (Mike) Dvorak; and brother, C. E. Patrick (Kathy) Murphy.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his twin brother, David Gene.

There will be no public services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to: cwACT Angels, P.O. Box 584, Stevens Point, WI 54481 or Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, Stevens Point Sculpture Park Fund, P.O. Box 968, Stevens Point, WI 54481.

Final interment will take place in Riverview Cemetery, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home, Stevens Point, is assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.