William D. Van Dam, 81, of Wisconsin Rapids/Oconomowoc, WI passed away peacefully on 08/13/2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband to Patricia Van Dam. They shared 56 years of marriage together.

William was born in Chicago on 06/02/1942 to Lawrence and Dorothy (Laird) Van Dam. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School where he met the love of his life Paddy. Together they were blessed with 6 children. They enjoyed traveling together especially trips to Ireland.

William belonged to Saint Peter & Paul Catholic Church and previously Saint Jerome's Catholic Church in Oconomowoc.

William is survived by his children Jeff (Lynn) Van Dam, Tracy (Dave) Engle, Kelly Van Dam (Michael Williams), Tim (Kris) Van Dam, William (Heather) Van Dam. Grandchildren Melissa (Brian), Laura (Jacob), Jason (Becca), Stephanie (Brian), Lindsay (Tyler), Charlie (Tricia), Molly (Jordan), Tommy (Lexy), Alexander and 12 great grandkids. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his siblings Lawrence (Janette) Van Dam, Kenneth (Marlys) Van Dam, Jack (Darlene) Van Dam, Marilyn Van Dam. Wife Patricia,Infant Daughter Jeanne Katherine, and grandson Billy Wadsworth.

Special thank you to Ashley Midthun and Julie (Urology) of Aspirus. Interim home care/hospice/palliative care, Hometown Pharmacy and nephew Tristan O'Driscoll.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 29th 2023 at Saint Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids, with visitation at 9:30 am until the time of mass at 10:30 am. Father Robert Schaller will be officiating. Burial to immediately follow.

A celebration of life will be held in Oconomowoc on Saturday, October 7th 2023 from 11am-3pm. Located at the Mapleton Community Center N87W35493 Mapleton Road, Oconomowoc, WI.

In lieu of flowers in remembrance of William Van Dam's life, the family asks that any donations be made to Interim Health Care 510 N 17th Ave Wausau, WI 54401

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com