Warren R. Adamson, 79, Green Bay, died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 25, 1932, in West Allis, to the late Arthur and Vera (Elithorp) Adamson. Warren attended West Allis Nathan Hale High School graduating in 1950. He continued his education at the UW Madison Campus graduating with a BS in education in 1954. In1958, he completed studies and achieved his Masters in education. Warren married the former Darlene De Pas on July 14, 1956, at Grace Presbyterian Church. He started his teaching career at Luxemburg Union High School in 1954 and in 1958, began teaching at Green Bay East High School where he taught for 36 years retiring in 1994. While at East High School he served as science department chair from 1979 until 1994. Warren taught Driver Education for 39 years as well and was the Driver Education Coordinator from 1980 until 1994. Warren was a past member of Grace Presbyterian Church serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Session – Elder, Clerk of Session and Church Treasurer. He served as a proud member of the Brown County Traffic Commission for 31 years and a 50 year member of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge #322.
Warren is survived by his wife, Darlene; a daughter, Kay and Rev. Milton Van Natta, Wisconsin Rapids; his son, Kurt and Jane Adamson, Green Bay; and his son-in-law, Douglas Zwach, Colorado Springs, Colo.; six grandchildren, Chris, Mike and Sarah Zwach, Betsy (fiance, Nicolas Hopp) and Nick Adamson; two sisters-in-law, Beatrice (Don) Pavlat, Casco; Joyce Basten, Green Bay; brother-in-law, Dave (Tammy) De Pas, Mishicot; and one cousin, Jacquelyn Snyder, Florida.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Zwach and granddaughter, Amanda Adamson; his in-laws, Norman and Alice De Pas; a brother-in-law, Lyle Basten Sr., and a sister-in-law, Karen De Pas.
As per Warren’s wishes private services were held at Proko-Wall Funeral Home with his son-in-law, Rev. Milton Van Natta officiating. Entombment to follow at Nicolet Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the Adamson family at www.prokowall.com.
Warren’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the nurses, staff and doctors at Aurora Baycare, ManorCare East and Carrington Manor. Also the Green Bay Fire Rescue Paramedics and Dr. Stevens. The care and compassion extended to Warren and his family will always be remembered.