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Erwin Francis Quinn

October 09, 1950 - June 25, 2026

Obituary For Erwin Francis Quinn

Erwin Francis Quinn, 75, of Ames, Iowa, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 25, 2026, from complications of chronic leukemia.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2026, at St. John Cemetery (1202 360th St, Bancroft, IA). Lunch will follow at the North Kossuth Golf Club (505 E Ramsey St, Bancroft, IA).

Erwin was born and raised in Bancroft, Iowa. He graduated from St. John High School in 1968 and Iowa State University in 1972. Following his graduation, he spent two years in the Peace Corp in Peru. Erwin spent his career in agricultural businesses including farming, Tri-State Breeders, the Iowa Cattleman’s Association, DTN, and President of Gallagher Power Fence, North America.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, JoAnn Quinn; sisters, Bridget Lynch (John Bryan), Colleen Madia, and Carmel (Steve) Earl; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Erwin was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Elaine Fangman Quinn; brother, John Quinn; and brother-in-law, Val Madia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Erwin’s memory to the Leukemia Research Foundation at leukemiarf.org or by mail to 191 Waukegan Rd, Suite 105, Northfield, IL 60093.

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Services

Celebration of Life

Sep
5
St. John Cemetery

1202 360th Street
Bancroft, IA 50517

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Lunch

Sep
5
North Kossuth Golf Club

505 E. Ramsey Street
Bancroft, IA 50517

12:00 PM
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I only knew Erwin for a short time of his life here in Mesa. He was a joy to have in the Woodshop here, always a happy guy, sharing experiences of his life with other members of our woodshop community, he will be remembered and certainly missed. My condolences to his wife and family

Bill Teckenbrock

Erwin, my neighbor was one of my 1st friends We played together, went to sales at the sales barn in Algona with his dad Charlie. And we attended VJ Meyers Pee Wee practices on summer mornings. In the afternoons Erwin encouraged me to be a pitcher & he my catcher. That was my start. Thank you my friend! God Bless You!