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Michael Eastman Obituary

Michael Eastman

Caledonia - Michael Douglas Eastman Sr., age 72 of Caledonia, Ohio passed away January 30th, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. Michael was born August 19th, 1948 in Norwalk, Ohio, as the son of the late Walter Sr. and Consetta Rose (Vassallo) Eastman. Michael married Vicki Ewell December 1st, 1974 and she survives him at home. Michael was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a truck driver most of his life, over the road hauling and working for SIMS and Asplundh. His handle was "Crankshaft". Michael loved spending time with his family, especially his children. They spent a lot of time at truck and tractor pulls. Michael loved trains, whether riding on them or looking at them. He enjoyed fishing, four-wheeling and hunting anything with four legs. He is survived by his children, Michael Eastman Jr., Shelley Eastman, Laurie Cardenas and Raeanne Stanley, grandchildren, Jacob Stanley, Harley Eastman, MacKenzie Eastman, MacKaylin Eastman and Konner Eastman, brothers, William and Donald Eastman and sisters, Karen Eastman and Donna Sexton. Michael is preceded in death by brother Walter Jr. "Butch" and grandson Jonathan. In keeping with Michael's wishes, there will be no services observed at this time. There will be a graveside service held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.timsonmelroy.com. Funeral arrangements are being handled by The Timson & Melroy Funeral Home.

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Published by Marion Star from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2021.

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william Gilbert sr.

January 31, 2021

Sorry for your loss vicki my condolences to you and your family.

Reba Jenkins

January 31, 2021

I'm so sorry to hear about Mike your all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.

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