Deanna Murra

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Deanna Jeanette Murra, of Buffalo Center. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on November 9, 2026, at the age of 77. Funeral services will be held at 11am Friday November 13 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev. Eric Hullstrom officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will take place at a later date at Olena Mound Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.pattonfh.com

Dee was born on June 13, 1949 in Audubon, IA to Eugene and Laura Bladt. She was one of three children. She grew up in Hamlin and graduated from high school in 1967. She went on to attend nursing school in Carroll, IA.

A dedicated nurse, she worked as an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where her compassion and care for others was evident in all she did. Throughout her career, she touched countless lives, always putting the needs of others first, spending 10 of those years at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

After a few dating adventures with five children in tow between the two of them, Dee found her soulmate in Dennis Murra. They would unite their families as one on November 19, 1983 and their love story blossomed, spending the next 43 wonderful years together where they built a life filled with joy and laughter. The family spent several years living on base housing in Bellevue, while Denny was in the Air Force and in 1989 the troops moved to Buffalo Center, which was a welcoming culture shock for all of them. She cherished family time; her home was always immaculate, and her kitchen was the heart of their household. They also spent many winters at their home in AZ.

She had a special knack for creating warm meals that brought her family together, albeit with the more than occasional can of Veg-All that her children secretly dreaded but never spoke of until they were older. The holidays were always brighter with her famous peanut brittle and jelly rolls, a cherished Christmas tradition that delighted grandchildren and family alike.

Dee was involved in her community, actively participating in the Legion Auxiliary and church circles, always lending a helping hand. Her spirit was woven into the very fabric of her family, she loved her children unconditionally and each of her grandchildren held a special place in her heart, forging bonds that will last beyond her lifetime.

Dee will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Left to cherish all the memories is her devoted husband Denny, her 5 adoring kids; Jennifer (Ryan) Villa of Three Forks, MT, Brent (Michelle) Nissen of Walters, MN, Tracy (Jarvis) Jutting of Buffalo Center, Laura (Will Barnes) Murra of Salem, OR and Sarah Doland of Wells, MN. Her cherished grandchildren; Caleb, Jaycob, Opal, Casey, Domenic, Trinity and Daniel, great-grandson August, her sister Laurie (Denny) Joens, niece Molli (Dakota) Peterson, nephew Alex Ford, her fur baby Patty and many other extended family and close friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Roger, infant grandson David, niece Heather Joens-Ford and Sadie, her four-legged friend.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Dee’s memory to UHD Hospice in Blue Earth or Bethlehem Lutheran Church.