Joshua D. Soldner

Joshua David Soldner, 33, of Hamilton, Ohio, formerly of Juneau, Wisconsin, was called home to heaven on Saturday, June 14, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. Throughout his journey, Josh faced every challenge with unwavering faith, strength, and hope-never giving up, and never losing heart.

Josh was born on December 26, 1991, to Bruce and Carol (Zank) Soldner. He was baptized on January 26, 1992, and confirmed his faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Juneau, Wisconsin. He graduated from Dodgeland High school in 2010 and went on to earn a degree in Computer Science from Herzing University in 2012.

Josh had a love for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and found a deep fulfillment serving as a camp counselor at Camp BASIC, where he supported his uncle Jim and built lifelong friendships. He was also passionate about sports and enjoyed giving back to his community as an assistant track coach at Dodgeland High School.

On July 30, 2022, Josh married the love of his life, Amy Barker, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Ohio. Together, they shared a love of dancing, and their Arthur Murray dance family held a special place in their hearts. Josh and Amy dreamed of building a homestead and living off the land-an aspiration they looked forward to building together.

Josh is dearly loved and will be deeply missed by his wife, Amy Soldner; his parents, Bruce and Carol Soldner; his parents-in-law, Rich and Sheryl Barker; his brother, Michael (Laura) Soldner; and his nephews, Mason and Logan. He is also remembered with love by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dolores Hundt, Clarence Soldner, and Ronald and Rosalyn Zank; his uncle, Gary Soldner; and his Godmother, Joyce Schaalma-Holden.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the many doctors, nurses, and holistic health professionals who cared for Josh with compassion. Special gratitude is given to Pastor Jud and the Immanuel Lutheran Church community in Hamilton, Ohio, for their continued loving support and for assisting with Josh’s return to Wisconsin. His final days were spent in the caring hands of the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, where he was treated like family.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Ohio; St. John’s Lutheran Church in Juneau, Wisconsin; the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; or directly to the family.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 20, 2025, from 5:00PM – 8:00PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 400 S. Main Street Juneau, Wisconsin 53039.The following day, Saturday, June 21, 2025, Visitation will be held at 10:00AM – 12:45PM with funeral service to follow at 1:00PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Juneau, Wisconsin. Burial will take place after service at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Juneau Wisconsin.

A special Memorial Service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1285 Main Street, Hamilton, Ohio on June 28, 2025 at 10:30AM. Family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 9:30AM until the time of service. Additional visitation and fellowship will be held after the Memorial Service.

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