William Barth Oley, Jr.

William “Bill” Barth Oley Jr., 77, of Naples, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home in Naples, Florida, after a short illness.

Born on October 14, 1946, in Cleveland, William had been a resident of Naples, Florida, in the winter since 2011 and Vermilion, Ohio, in the summer since 1992.

He was a founder and served as the Vice President of The Garland Company, a manufacturer of commercial roofing and building envelope systems.

William was a member of St. Mary Catholic Parish in Vermilion and St. Ann Catholic Parish in Naples. He was also active in the Vermilion Boat Club and the Port Royal Club. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, and especially cherished spending time with his children and grandchildren.

William is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Arlene (née Behum) of Naples; his daughters, Rebecca (Derek) Young of Painesville, Ohio, and Rachel (Zachary) Boaz, Ph.D., of Hudson, Ohio; his sons, William (Erin) Oley III, M.D., of Red Lodge, Montana, and Brett Oley of Naples, Florida; his grandchildren: Hope, Clint, Walker Young; Will IV, Grayson, Piper Oley; Adele and Gwendolyn Boaz; Magnus and Langley Oley. He is also survived by his sister, Donna Plonski and his brothers, Chuck and Gerry Oley.  He had a special place in his heart for his Norwich Terrier, “Rusty.”

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Sr. and Stella (née Rychel) Oley, sister, Pat Marano, and his brother, Rick Oley.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Parish at 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Interment will follow at Birmingham Cemetery. Reception will then follow at German’s Villa, 3330 Liberty Ave., Vermilion, Ohio.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.