Joseph David Eastman Jr., 80 of Reedsburg, passed away on Wednesday March 5, 2025 at Randolph Health Services in Randolph.

He was born September 14, 1944 in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Joseph was one of five children; Sharon (Russ) Perry, Gary Eastman, Donald Eastman, Richard Eastman. He was married to Judy Sigafus with whom he had four children; Joseph Earl (Larissa) Eastman, James Eastman, Jason Lee (Amy) Eastman & Jon Paul Eastman. He had eight grandchildren; Joseph M. Eastman, Jade Eastman, Abagail Eastman, Carter Eastman, Caden Eastman, Kylie Rinderman, Jade (Tanner) Schavier, Seth Eastman, and seven great grandchildren; Leah, Ellie, Avery, Scarlet, Anson, Nora & Myles. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and great nephews.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph David Eastman and Evelyn Hope (Vlasak) Eastman, his son James “Jimmy” Eastman, his sister Sharon Perry, and his brother Gary Eastman. 

After serving in the Military, he worked several years for Montgomery Ward. He then became self-employed and opened Reedsburg TV and Lighting, which operated for over 30 years. He was well known for his knack in repair along with his determination to make an old TV or appliance operable again. While living with Multiple Sclerosis for most of his life, he was always active and engaged in many projects. During his 60’s and 70’s he took part in a number of Reedsburg Butter Fest Marathons and participated in Vet Fest. Participating in the marathons allowed him to connect with his community and inspire others to do the same regardless of age.

As a member of the Bible Baptist Church, he served as a Deacon along with various roles in the Awana Club & sound department. He had a passion for Chevy cars and favored the 1955 Chevy Belair. The Oldies Station could be heard throughout his home, day in and day out, but he especially liked to ad lib his rendition of the 1949 commercial jingle, “See the USA in Your [Big Blue] Chevrolet!” Above all these things, his greatest devotion was to his family and to his faith in God. He will be deeply missed by family, friends and neighbors.

Funeral services for Joseph are scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg. Pastor Fred Weiss and Pastor Chris Anderson of the Bible Baptist Church will officiate. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the funeral home from 4:00 pm until 7:00pmand on Friday, at the funeral home from 12 noon until 12:45 pm. Burial with military rites will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Reedsburg.