Anita Ann Quam, 82, of Owatonna, passed away into the hands of her Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Ecumen Brooks.

She was born December 3, 1939 to William and Ruth (Gregory) Wussow. Anita graduated from New Richland High School in 1957 then went to college at Northwest Institute of Medical Laboratories Technique in Minneapolis. On April 8th, 1961 Anita married Derald Quam and were blessed with two children Jill and Chad.

Anita worked in the lab at the Owatonna Clinic for 52 years before retiring in 1997. She was a member of the Women's Club, Red Hats Club, Berne Pizza and Swiss Fest volunteer. Anita enjoyed gardening, taking family trips and trips with friends. Most of all, Anita enjoyed her time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Derald Quam of Owatonna; children Jill (Kent) Whitehouse of White Bear Lake, Chad (Heidi) Quam of Owatonna; grandchildren Justin and Katelyn Whitehouse; sister Jackie (Jim) Ramaker of Ava, IL; sister-in-law Helen Sheller.

She was preceded in death by her parents William and Ruth Wussow and brother-in-law Byron Sheller.

Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 from 4PM to 7PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 12PM at Zwingli United Church of Christ in Berne. Interment will be in the Berne Cemetery.