Seth Baus was a beloved son, brother, and friend whose kindness and dedication to others touched all who knew him. Born on October 21, 1993, Seth grew up surrounded by the love of a large and close-knit family.

He was the cherished son of Tracy Kuehl (Matt) and Todd James Baus (Tami), and Big Brother to Erica Baus. He was also a loving stepbrother to Keegan Kuehl, Dan Dagenesh (Brooke), and Riley Kneesel, and stepsister Chelsey (Tom) Welch.

Seth was the beloved grandson of Lon and the late Pat Johnson, James Baus (late) and Karen (Jerry) Brettingen , as well as Donna Kuehl and the late Bob Kuehl . He was the treasured nephew of Dave Hansen, Paul Kuehl, Rae Ann Hansen, Felicia Millard, Mark (Jolene) Baus, and Lisa Verhota, and he carried the memory of his late aunt Kelly Kuehl.

He was a cousin to Michael Hansen (Tanya Stetzer), Kaisha Oesterreicher (Frank), Bryce (Jena) Kothbauer, Evan Verhota (Maria), and Allison Baus (Justin). Seth was also a proud step-uncle to Emery Welch, and was close to his great-grandmother and great-grandfather T.

Seth pursued career paths that reflected his caring nature, working with children and adults with special needs. Most recently, he served as Direct Support Staff for Chileda, a role in which his patience, humor, and compassion made a lasting difference in the lives of those he supported. Seth was also an organ donor, giving the gift of life to others even in his passing.

He shared his life with his life partner, Hannah Frey, and valued the deep friendship of Chase Thomashide, along with many other dear friends.

Combined Story

Seth was a man whose curiosity, creativity, and kindness shaped every part of his life. His presence was magnetic—those sparkling green eyes and that unforgettable smile had a way of making you feel like you belonged. He was endlessly inventive, a thinker, a dreamer, and a builder, whether he was piecing together intricate Lego creations, imagining the next adventure, or finding new ways to make the people around him
laugh.

He was drawn to the things he loved with full devotion—music that shook the walls, comic book heroes who fought for what was right, the thrill of Halloween costumes planned months in advance, and the shared joy of Star Wars marathons and lightsaber collecting.

Seth’s joy lived in moments both big and small, laughing late into the night with friends, leading epic Nerf battles, jamming with his band, or caring for adults with special needs with a quiet, steady compassion. He had a gift for making people feel seen and valued, whether you’d known him for years or just met him.

Seth’s life was defined by connection, woven through music, creativity, shared passions, and genuine kindness. Whether you knew him for years or only for a moment, he had a way of leaving an impression that stayed with you. For those who loved him, the memories are inseparable from the way he made the world feel warmer, brighter, and more alive.

From Hannah, his partner

Seth entered this world with a curious heart and left it as stardust gentle, boundless, and eternal. He touched countless lives with his kindness, his passion for learning, and his unwavering dedication to those he loved.

Born to nurture, Seth spent his career caring for others, finding deep fulfillment in brightening the lives of those with fewer advantages. His compassion was a quiet force, one that made the world feel softer for everyone who knew him.

A man of many loves, Seth was a devoted “girl dad” to his snake daughter, Jordan, and took pride in the title. He was an avid collector of comic books (especially heroes who fought for good), of Legos (which he built with an artist’s precision), and of knowledge. His fascination with space was infectious, and he delighted in sharing “science lessons” with his beloved partner, who he proudly called his wife for ten cherished years.

Seth was a writer at heart, filling journals nightly with poetry, lyrics, and stories. His words, like his love, were a gift one that will endure in the hearts of those who held them.

He is remembered for his dimpled smile, his endless curiosity, and the way he made love feel like the safest place on Earth. Though no formal vows were exchanged, his devotion was absolute. As he often said of his favorite heroes, he was a man “fighting for good, with a good woman behind him.”

From His Family

To us, Seth wasn’t just our son or our brother he was the heart of so many of our days. We can still see those striking green eyes and that smile that could light up any room. From the time he was little, he was always building something. His Lego creations weren’t just from a box they were his own designs, dreamed up and brought to life with an engineer’s mind. He loved to collect things that told stories whole series of
comic books about heroes, knives with unique designs, and lightsabers from his beloved Star Wars.

Halloween was his favorite time of year, and he and Hannah would start planning their costumes months in advance, always finding a way to make them creative and unforgettable. With his dad, Seth shared the triumphs and the woes of being Minnesota Vikings fans celebrating the wins, enduring the heartbreaks, and holding onto that hope for next year.

He had a gift for caring about people. His work with adults with special needs meant the world to him, and it gave him purpose.

As his mom I will always remember, my sweet green-eyed boy, you were, are, and always will be my first true love. You made my heart proud from the very beginning, and you will hold that place in it for the rest of my days.

As his sister, every memory I have of him is a good one because he was my big brother. We will carry him with us always in the things he loved the way he loved us, and the memories that will never fade.

From Chase, his best friend

Seth was everything you could ask for in a friend to grow up with. I always admired the level of charm and charisma he brought to every room he walked into. His smile was infectious. My memories with Seth are endless adventuring outside and tearing up the yard as kids, tubing on the river with his grandpa, Nerf gun wars, and sleepovers with the boys at Nick’s house that always ended with us laughing until we cried.

The time I’ll cherish the most is our time as bandmates. He loved every minute of it, whether we were playing for 15 people at the Warehouse, or traveling to Milwaukee to play Warped Tour. Nothing made him feel more alive than getting on stage and letting go. He was so proud of what we were doing and never wanted it to end.

Seth wore his heart on his sleeve and touched the hearts of everyone that knew him.

Celebration of Life:

October 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. N9004 Aspeslet Road, Holmen, WI 54636

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family asks that you consider donating to the account below:

In person at the Co-Op Credit Union La Crosse or Onalaska Branch or by mail: Co-Op Credit Union, PO Box 1267

Your donations will go to organizations for mental health awareness and suicide. prevention.

“In Memory of Seth Baus”