Dale Bernard Eastlund of Reed City passed away quietly at the Reed City Fields on Saturday, May 23, 2026.  He was 90 years old.

He was born on June 20, 1935, in Tustin to Emil and Volga Eastlund.  He graduated from Tustin High School in 1953.  He married the love of his life, Ardith Ann Huss on July 2, 1955, and together they raised two children.  Over his lifetime, he worked at the Osceola Road Commission for 36 years and sold real estate for 17 years.  He attended the Augustana Lutheran Church in Tustin, the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Reed City and was a current member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Reed City.  Dale loved hunting, his fishing trips to Canada, going to his grandchilden’s sporting events, and spending time with his family and friends.

He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed.

 He is survived by his children: Susan (Tim) Birkam and Alvin (Sandy) Eastlund; grandchildren: Amy (Adam) Drallette, Holly (Josh) Mortensen, Shelly (Ryan) Szarowicz, Travis (Heather) Eastlund, and Heidi (Josh) Hayes; great grandchildren: Eli, Paul, Lydia, Ryker, Kendall, Konrad, Edith, Weston, Parker, Ian and Evanee; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife Ardith; his parents Emil and Volga; his siblings Victor Eastlund and Ardis Taylor.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Reed City with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M.  Burial will follow at the Burdell Township Cemetery near Tustin at 2:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Trinity Lutheran Church and School.