Joseph G. Soley, 82, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Feb. 21, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born Jan. 14, 1939, in Arkdale, Wis., the son of the late Guy and Clara (Pollex) Soley.

Pastor Soley was a graduate of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and Luther Seminary, St. Paul Minn. His first Parrish was Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elizabeth, N.J., where he met his wife, Elaine, whom he married Feb. 12, 1966. He then served at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Warren as associate pastor from 1968-1971, and at St. Johns in Celina from 1971-1976; he then became pastor at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church in Greenville. After his time there, he became the pastor of Stelvideo Christian Church and also the Congregational Christian Church of Greenville. He served as a chaplain for many years at Wayne Healthcare, and was active with Community Christmas Drive.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Carol and Norma.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine G. (Van Hauten) Soley of Greenville; his son, Kevin Soley of Greenville; his daughter, Gail Soley of New Jersey; his granddaughter, Olivia, of New Jersey.

Services were held Feb. 25, 2021, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Drew Bush and Pastor Jim Morehouse officiating. Burial followed in Stelvideo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Christmas Drive, State of the Heart Care or Wayne Healthcare Foundation.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.