Nan Rounce, 87, of Shell Lake died Monday, January 21, 2020 at Indianhead Medical Center. She was born March 10, 1932 in Shell Lake, WI to Vernon and Magdalene (Butcher) Allen, was raised in Shell Lake and graduated from Shell Lake High School in 1950. She studied two years at Hamline University before earning her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from UW-Superior. She taught First Grade in Miami for 1 year, where she married Joe Rounce on April 2, 1955, then taught in Superior for 1 year, before moving to Shawano where they started their family. In 1965 they moved back to Shell Lake, where she substitute taught for many years. Nan was very active in her church, singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School. She was known for her wry sense of humor and looked forward to Halloween all year.

She is survived by her husband, Joe of Shell Lake; daughter, Becky McQuade of Shell Lake; grandsons: Jared (Patty Romero) McQuade of Grantsburg and Jacob (Alexandra Schiefelbein) McQuade of St. Francis, MN; her great-granddaughter, Penelope McQuade; other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service celebrating Nan's life will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 27, 2020, at Shell Lake United Methodist Church with Rev. Jean Waldron officiating. Burial will be in Shell Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Monday.

Last Update: Jan 23, 2020 7:55 am CST