Curtis Merlin Eastman

Curtis Merlin Eastman, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home. Curtis was born May 5, 1939, in Taopi, Minnesota, to Clyde and Lillian (Tiegen) Eastman. He attended high school and from 1954-1959, served his country in the United States Army. On January 23, 1959, Curtis married Carmen Lindeman at the Church of Christ in Austin and together raised four children. Curtis worked for 33 years for Brown-Wilbert and in the concrete industry, pouring pools. He was an active member of the Moose Lodge and the Eagles Club of Austin. Curtis enjoyed his time spent fishing and hunting, alongside the camping trips he took with his children to South Dakota, proudly visiting the area three times a year, including memorable trips to Deadwood.

Survivors include his wife, Carmen Eastman of Austin, Minnesota; children, Jesse Eastman of Austin, Minnesota, Steven (Suzanne) Eastman of Austin, Minnesota, Robin (Leon) Wilcox of Brownsdale, Minnesota, and Daniel Eastman of Austin, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Leslie Martin and James Wilcox; three great-grandchildren, Andrew Petersen, Alex Coyle, and Raelyn Doss; sisters, Beverly Wietzel and Marlys Russell; and many nieces, nephews, good friends, and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lillian Eastman; four grandchildren, Brandon Eastman, Curtis Eastman, Lance (Kayla) Eastman, and Tammy Martin; two great-grandchildren, Tesla and Rayden; brothers, Dale Eastman and Adry “Allen” Eastman; and brothers-in-law and sister-in-law.

A funeral service for Curtis will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.