Joseph Edward Creech, 53, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on August 5, 2021, in Wilmington, Ohio. Born on August 23, 1967, in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late Fred and Audrey Creech. He was the beloved husband of 19 years to Kelly Creech; loving father of the late Joshua Andrew Creech and stepfather of Kristi Ritchie and Derek Ritchie; proud grandfather of Azalea Moon Ritchie; dear brother of Cheryl (David) Doyle, Peggy Funk, Fred (Teresa) Creech, Patsy (Rick) Surface, and Lorrie (Danny) Doan; also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Friends will be received from 6-8pm on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St., Blanchester, Ohio.