JoAnn Myra Dams

JoAnn Myra Dams died peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026 in Oconto Falls at the age of 90. She was born in Manawa, Wisconsin to Alfred and Myra (Lehman) Bozile. She grew up in Merriman, MI, the middle child of seven brothers and sisters. She and Irving Dams raised six children together.

She worked various jobs over the years, eventually moving to Oconto Falls and bartending at Salscheider's Antique Bar for almost twenty years. In her free time, JoAnn enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, bowling, and cheering on her favorite sports teams.

JoAnn is survived by five children, Theresa (Allen) Thomas of Fayetteville, NC, Harold (Anna) Dams of Tacoma, WA, James Dams of Oconto Falls, Elise Dams of Marinette, and Alana (Ken) Gardner of Brookfield; son-in-law, Roger Wreath of Bartlett, IL; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brother, Tom (Sandy) Bozile of Neenah.

Preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Wreath; great-granddaughter, Ashley Wreath; parents, Alfred and Myra; three brothers and two sisters.

A private service will be held for family.