Dennis E. “Tunky” Murphy ’67 AM

Dennis E. “Tunky” Murphy ’67 AM, of Round Rock, Tex.; Dec. 4. After Brown, he moved with his family to Iowa for a position as an assistant English professor at Drake University. He left Drake for a position at Batten, Batten, Hudson & Swab, traveling the country delivering management seminars. He later joined Professional Training Associates (PTA), which specialized in monthly newsletters for workplace leaders. In 1980, he moved to Round Rock and established a branch of PTA, eventually becoming its sole owner. In the 1990s, he created and published Hard@Work, Inc. He was an active member of the Congregational Church of Austin, United Church of Christ and served as deacon, trustee, treasurer, and choir member. In retirement, he volunteered with Meals on Wheels and was an intake counselor at the Round Rock Serving Center, where he enjoyed helping serve Christmas meals. He also enjoyed astronomy, gardening, shortwave radio operating, and playing golf. He is survived by his wife, Norma “Nodie” Nice Murphy ’67 AM, ’75 PhD; a daughter; two sons; five grandchildren; and a sister.