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.

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Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette on Dec. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Warren Adamson

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December 23, 2011

I was lucky to have Mr. Adamson at East High in the late '60's. I enjoyed his classes and learned a lot. He was also a very kind man. The photo of him is exactly how I remember him. My condolences to his family. May his memory be a blessing.

Margaret Alk

Virginia DeBauche Nelson

December 20, 2011

Mr. Adamson was my high school biology teacher in 1961. I remember him as being a wonderful teacher and a very kind man. I am sorry to learn of his death.

Linda Noel

December 20, 2011

I had Mr. Adamson for Chemistry and while he was an awesome teacher I remember him most for his sense of humor. I probably goofed off more than I should have but he always took it in stride and laughed with me rather than at me. Having graduated in 1966 stories about him are still among my favorites.

Linda (Oberer) Noel, Class of '66

Tom Arts

December 20, 2011

Warren was a great teacher, mentor and friend. As his student and colleague he was an inspiration. He one of the reasons that I have chosen teaching as my profession, although I may not have appreciated him as much as a high school student. I missed him when he retired from East High, and I will remember him fondly as a great educator and friend.

Betty Anderson

December 20, 2011

Sorry to hear of Mr Adamson's passing. He was a really nice teacher when I was at East. He made science interesting & fun. Such a loss of a good educator. He will be dearly missed.

Leon Delveaux

December 20, 2011

So sorry to hear of Mr. Adamson's passing, but so pleased to have been a student of his for both sciences and driver's ed. I remember his quiet style, and subtle humor as he tried to explain topics like fruit fly genetics to a bunch of green sophomores!

Mr. A will remain in my memory as one of the people (along with Mr. Benson and Mr. Showers) who showed my how science can be fun. And to Mr. A's credit, i've been driving for 37 years without an accident! Thanks, Mr. Adamson!

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