Bill was my mentor and leader at USS Research. He was a wonderful person to work for and learn from. Rest in Peace Bill.

Bill was my cousin, whom I always looked up to as he was older (and wiser) than I. I treasure memories of the times we were together--especially as children at Grandma Wingeier's home in Lowell, MI. I regret that our paths have not crossed often in recent years, but send wishes of strength, energy, and hope to all his family.

Bill was one of the smartest humans i have known. At times, he was difficult to deal with, but rarely wrong. I learned a great deal from him, sometimes in a painful way. We worked closely for a great many years and ultimately in a most collegial manner. He was an excellent technologist, a tough manager, and a very good friend. He will be missed.

Notes and memories of my Dad, who meant everything to me. He died peacefully at home at the age of 91 . As we tried to nurse him in the smallest of ways, he shared his final days with his devoted family. He will live on in the lives of his children, grandchildren, great granddaughter and most of all his wife, BB. He has shaped my life more than he can ever imagine. He was a legend to those who knew him. Like the day he brought home a box full of parts, containing the remnants of a ‘62 Porsche, that he built back to life and entered in the yearly Vintage Gran Prix. His stories of picking potato bugs on “The Farm” in Lowell MI, that sustained his family through the Great depression, to eventually becoming a PhD engineer at USSteel in its heyday are my favorites. His hometown of Detroit was the backdrop of many Thanksgiving visits. In later years, visits to Lake Angles, Mi, where his sister kept the family afloat, was the scene of many a lakeside antics with Uncle Ed and Jackie. Unable to wait to retire at 62, he finally received the coveted Seven-Springs seniors ski pass. Dad also become an avid bicyclist, competing and placing In the Sr Olympics. He was a bungee jumper and Grand Canyon, white water rafting enthusiast. Any place there was an adventure, where one could lose life or limb, my Dad was there. In between times, he visited us often and was devoted to his family. Each new grandchild was given a place of honor on the family subscription to the Pittsburgh museums. Being a scientist, his greatest pastime was spending learned time with his grandkids, amongst the dinosaurs or Science Center exhibits. With all of this great fortune, he also possessed undying humility. He moved headlong through life’s responsibility with humor and the wisdom that tragedy is simply a part of life. There’s so much more that I love him for and I will deeply miss. It is not over for him because he made a difference to all of us. He is a part of us and for those who knew and loved him, he will always be there.

William J. (Bill) Murphy played a large role in my metallurgical career at the U. S. Steel Research Center. Bill was one of my supervisors when I moved into the plate, and later the forgings, area, before getting involved in Government Navy and Army contracts. Bill supported me throughout my career, and he recommended me as one of five researchers in the technical exchange group that went to Japan in 1981 to meet with Sumitomo, and, later, in taking Japanese lessons at the Research Center. Bill had a good sense of humor and was well liked. We lost an old friend.

My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I had the honor of knowing Bill from all of the family gatherings over the past 30 years. and he always treated me kindly. I will always remember his wit and kindness. I know he loved his family and will be very much missed by all.

I am very sorry for your loss. May the words at Revelation 21:4 that describes the beautiful promise that God will fulfill in the future for all of mankind bring your family comfort.