Frank J. Soldridge, 85, of Walnutport, died March 21, 2013, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Josephine A. (Uhnak) Soldridge.

Born in Whitehall, he was a son of the late Frank E. and Angela (Bult) Soldridge.

He was an army veteran of World War II.

He was a supervisor for Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 30 years until he retired in 1982. He operated the family farm.

He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whitehall.

He was a past commander and home association president of American Legion Post 899, Lehigh Township, and a past commander of the Northampton County American Legion. He was the finance officer for the American Legion district. He was a member of the VFW Post 7293, Egypt.

He is survived by his companion, Pauline Santee, with whom he resided; two daughters, Margaret Ann and her husband Aaron Labanoski of Whitehall and Louise Minnich and her companion Larry of Whitehall; three sons, Frank J. III of Slatington, Barry Lee and his wife Donna of Lehigh Township and Thomas C. of Whitehall; five stepchildren; two brothers, Robert of Slatington and Paul of Coplay; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandson.

He was predeceased by two brothers, James and William.

Contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, both c/o the funeral home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, 18037.

Arrangements were made by Hauke Funeral Home Inc.