Joseph R. Casteel

Joseph R. Casteel, 93, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024.

He is the son of the late Roy and Mary (Stayer) Casteel of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his sibling, Lloyd Casteel and his son, Norman Casteel.

Joe is survived by his two daughters, Janet Just and Lisa Bair and two grandchildren, Kyle Bair and Miranda (Bair) Manusco and husband Ron. He is also survived by his sibling, Carol Snyder and Sister-in-Law, Laverne Casteel and several nieces and nephews.

He is a member of Bedford Trinity Lutheran Church and St. James Lutheran Church. He is also a member of the Bedford American Legion Post 113 and of the Bavarian Aid Society in Altoona.

After graduating High School, Joe served in the U.S. Army in Germany under its occupation during the Korean conflict for two years. After returning home, he began working with the Pennsylvania Turnpike and then retired from there with 42-years of service in 1997.

Before Covid, he was an avid walker and you could see him walking his 2-miles around Bedford on a pretty much daily basis. In earlier years, he regularly traveled to Pigeon Forge twice a year and previous to that would take trips across the United States as well as traveled international. He really enjoyed listening to live music and going dancing several times a week.

He enjoyed watching the Steelers and Pirates. One of his favorite past times was playing Rumikube, which he was really good at playing! Another past time is Bingo and all the other activities at Colonial Courtyard where he considered home these past few years.

He is going to be missed very much.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 4-7 PM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford.

A viewing will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 10-11 AM at St. James Lutheran Church, Bedford.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11 AM at St. James Lutheran Church, with Rev David Weinhold and Pastor Clyde Lasure.

Interment will be at St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bedford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Joseph R. Casteel to Fort Bedford Honor Guard: 3721 Business Rt 220 Bedford, PA. 15522.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford, Pennsylvania.