Obituary of David Lee Murdock

Atalissa, Iowa

David L. Murdock, 63, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2021 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held 1 to 4 P.M. Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the Letts Grub and Pub, Letts, Iowa.

David Lee Murdock was born March 25, 1958 in Muscatine, Iowa the son of Virgil “Whitey” and Elizabeth (Schmarge) Murdock. David had worked in the oil fields, a heavy equipment operator, barge line and road construction. Dave had also worked as a hunting guide in Montana and Alaska.

He enjoyed Harley Davidson Motorcycles, and avid outdoorsman; hunting, boating, fishing and his cabin on the river. Very important to him was his time in A.A., and where he met partner Pat.  Dave had recently accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior.

He is survived by his significant other Pat Guertin of Atalissa, three children: Dusty Murdock and her significant other Robert Johnson of Maquoketa, Brandi Murdock of Savanna, Illinois and Jeremy Steckman of Muscatine,  six grandchildren: Nathaniel Murdock, Adrian Martinez, Colton Martinez, Colton Martinez, Jayden Martinez, Xaiver Murdock and Sadie Johnson. Three sisters: Kay (William) Miller of Muscatine, Susan (Charles) Davis of Green River, WY and Shirley Freeman of Rock Springs, WY. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Randy, Jeff, and Jerry.