Warren Milton Quam, 91, of Shell Lake passed peacefully, April 4, 2021 at Essentia Health - Duluth. He was born March 23, 1930 in Aberdeen, SD to Chester and Violet (Rawden) Quam. He was married in Coomer, WI on June 9, 1955 to Helen Marie Meister.

Warren proudly farmed his farm with his wife and sons. Warren loved to spend his free time hunting, fishing, camping, and to take evening cruises around the community. The slower the drive, the better. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren; Warren make sure that each and everyone of them knew how special they were to him.

He was a very well liked and a loved member of his community, extending to Portage County where he helped with the fair. Warren never left an encounter without having a new friend. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; seven children: Jim Quam, Barbara (Tommy) Benjamin, Sue (Tim) Pederson, Mike Quam, Gene (Deb) Quam, Patti (Rich) Feeney, and Jane (Richard) Lauterbach; grandchildren: Heleyna (Matt) Kasten, Joshua (Talia) Benjamin, Megan (Dustin) Ziemann, Stephanie (Cory) Cowell, Gene “Bud” Quam, Josh Johnson, Alyssa Steen, Johannah Feeney, Allysha (Austin) Waggoner, Richy Feeney, Rich Lauterbach, Ryan Lauterbach, Noah Lauterbach, Ellianna Lauterbach, and Grace “Granny” Lauterbach; great grandchildren: AJ, Taven, Colton, Bennett, Paige, RaeLynn, and Keira; siblings: Jean Roettelle and Everett (Jeane) Quam; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, nephews, nieces, and other family.

A private family service will be held at Salem Lutheran Church, Shell Lake with Pastor Sue Odegard officiating. Burial will be in Shell Lake Cemetery. A public visitation will be from 11- 1 PM at Thursday, April 8, 2021 the Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake. Masks are strongly suggested.

Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake is serving the family.

Last Update: Apr 06, 2021 12:39 pm CDT