Donald Dam

1936 - 2026

Donald Jerry Dam, 89, of Allegan, MI passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Alamo Nursing Home in Kalamazoo. Born October 11, 1936 in Kalamazoo, he was the son of the late Albert and Mildred (Commans) Dam and was the husband of Sally Jo (Baas) Dam. Donald was a life member of First Reformed Church in Allegan. He had worked forty-four years for Delano Service, Inc. prior to retirement. Donald and Sally were also the owners and operators of D & S Cleaning. Together they had provided services in the form of commercial cleaning, snow plowing and lawn care to many buildings in Allegan throughout their forty years in business. Donald was a dedicated family man who worked hard to take care of his family but always made sure to stop to help someone in need as well. He would often hop out of the truck, snow shovel in hand, and clear the sidewalks of elderly friends and neighbors free of charge when he was out and about.

In addition to Sally, his wife of over sixty-four years, Donald is survived by his children, Lori (Neil) Ott, Steven Dam and Kevin (Khristy) Dam; grandchildren, Chelsea Baker, Abigail Martin, Olivia Ott, Mikaela Dam, Emilia Dam, Kiera Dam, Payton Dam, Parker Dam and Gavyn Tungate; and great-grandchildren, Ariana Miller, Oliver Baker, Boston Baker and Kaydin Tungate. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce (Robert) Bradshaw.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Donald's life is being planned for a later date.