Arnold Junior Berquam, age 70, of rural Deer Park, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday evening, March 20, 2012 after a year long battle with cancer. Junior was born on December 11, 1941 in rural New Richmond, Wisconsin. He was the son of Arnold and Lillian (Norlander) Berquam. He grew up on the family farm and attended Amery High School graduating with the class of 1960. He went to work at Doughboy in New Richmond, Wisconsin. In 1967 he was united in marriage to Rebecca Gayle Reese and together they raised two children. He worked as a carpenter after first being married, but in 1971 he took over the operation of the dairy farm from his parents in rural Deer Park, Wisconsin. They sold the dairy herd in 1998, but Junior continued cropping the land for several years. He rented the farm land out, but helped others doing field work until just last year. He has been a longtime member of East Immanuel Lutheran Church, was a member of and worked with the Lakeside 4H Club, served as a delegate for Wisconsin Dairies and was active in Tractor Pulling. Other activities he enjoyed were playing softball, golfing, deer hunting and bowling.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lyle Berquam. Left to mourn are his wife Becky; daughter Christine Berquam and son Matthew (Kari) Berquam; grandchildren: Justin Hoisington, Jarica Hoisington, Mariah Crandall, Taylor Berquam and Aidan Berquam. He also leaves other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. from East Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Amery. Interment will be at the East Immanuel Cemetery. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church.