Kvam was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from Willmar High School, in Willmar, Minnesota. Kvam served in the United States Army during World War. Kvam lived with his wife and family in Litchfield, Minnesota. Kvam was an automobile dealer in Litchfield, Minnesota. He served on the Litchfield City Planning Board and on the Litchfield School Board. He graduated from University of Minnesota with a degree in agriculture business and agricultural economics. He died on September 17, 2006, in Bloomington, Minnesota at age 88.
