Barbara Ann Quamme, gardener and Badgers fan

Barbara Ann (Fitzgerald) Quamme, 79, formerly of Prairie du Chien, died July 10, 2026, at Lilac Springs Assisted Living in Lake Mills. She was born January 31, 1947, in Sheboygan to Gilbert and Betty Nottling.

Life and family

After graduating from Sun Prairie High School in 1965, she attended UW-Oshkosh. She married Roger H. Quamme in Sun Prairie on August 22, 1970. They raised their family in Prairie du Chien. Quamme enjoyed gardening, spending time outdoors and Wisconsin Badgers football. She and Roger held season tickets for years.

She is survived by children Chad (Aaron Scott), Denise (Jim) Baures and Andy (Sue); sister Sherrie Oswald; granddaughters Abigail, Evelyn, Mallory, Grace and Gabi; and extended family. Her husband Roger died in 2006. Her twin sister Bonnie McElmurry and parents Betty and Merle Fitzgerald and Gilbert Nottling also preceded her in death.

Services

A memorial service took place July 23 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 4058 Lien Road, Madison. A private burial of Roger and Barbara's ashes was planned for a later date at Spring Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery near Keyser. The family thanked Lilac Springs staff, especially Desiree and Penny. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family.