Gary Gene Murnan died October 30, 2026, at age 79. Born November 19, 1946, he graduated from Maumee High School and served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, receiving a Purple Heart.

He worked for nearly 50 years as a Ford Motor Company pipefitter. Survivors include wife Tonie; children Paige (Ron) Isaacson, Mandy (Jeff) Christanell and Gabriel (Amanda) Murnan; stepdaughter Heather Cooper; and five grandchildren.

His parents, Carl and Geraldine Murnan, and sister Linda preceded him in death. His family’s notice says there will be no public services. Private interment is planned at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Hutchens-Stygar Funeral & Cremation Center is serving the family.