Jim "Grampa" Ama

Jim “Grampa” Ama, 65, Green Bay, died peacefully at his residence on September 27, 2014, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 31, 1949, in Oconto Falls, he is the son of the late Dario and Yeoland (Krause) Ama. Jim is a 1967 graduate of Oconto Falls High School, and obtained his Associates degree in Transportation from NWTC. On October 18, 1975, he married the former Mary Moudry at Grace Lutheran in Oconto Falls. Jim worked at US Paper Mill in De Pere until he was injured on the job, then dedicated the remainder of his life caring for his beloved grandchildren. He had a passion for woodworking, and loved camping with his family. Jim was also an avid Wisconsin sports (Packers, Badgers, and Brewers) fan.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Mary; two children, Tina and Cole Jacobsen, Oneida, Heather and Barry Mollen, Green Bay; three grandchildren, Drew Jacobsen, and Bailey and Braeden Mollen; two brothers, Larry Ama, Mineral Wells, TX, and Corey Ama, Lena; one sister-in-law, Jo Ann and Jerry Bornman; several cousins, nieces, and a nephew; his “special mother,” Judy Ama; and his “chosen” camping family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ricky Ama, and Dan Ama; one sister, Jackie Ama; one brother-in-law, Rick Moudry; one uncle, Ranny Ama; and one aunt, Nathlie Martens.

Visitation at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1301 S. Ridge Road, Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral. Funeral service 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Earl E. Vorpagel, III officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Oconto Falls. Malcore (West) Funeral Home is assisting the family, 499-4100.