Mark James Seitz

Mark James Seitz

HOLMEN - Mark James Seitz, 52, of Holmen, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Mark was born in Natick, MA, and later moved with his family to "the valley" of Phoenix, AZ, where, among other things, he gained a lifelong devotion to Phoenix sports teams. In 1992 Mark's sister Jennifer introduced him to Carol Miller – his life partner – whom he married on November 2, 1996, in Tempe, AZ.

Mark was a deeply sensitive, sincere, and caring person who provided support to his loved ones and friends, as well as his furry family members - Bodhi, MacAlister, and Luther. They all held special places in Mark's heart and he devoted what he could to everyone. Mark was always a source of inspiration and encouragement, often prodding people to try new things, or to take the risks they needed, to accomplish their goals.

Mark's many years of traveling, reading, personal experiences and his deep feelings all contributed to his clever sense of humor and to an incredible creativity that he applied in both his professional and personal life. After finishing a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Public Administration at UWL, Mark completed an Information Communication Technology master's degree developing talents in videography which he has applied both as a videographer for Viterbo University as well as completing three documentaries and other smaller films (many can be viewed at: https://youtube.com/user/SandPrairieFilms).

While a skilled brewer and carpenter, working on everything from bookcases to cabins, music was Mark's passion. His favorites were Van Halen and The Beatles, but he had eclectic tastes ranging from big band jazz, 1970s pop to zydeco. Drawing on many inspirations, Mark composed his own music for both guitar and synthesizer, and for the past 10 years was the lead guitarist and vocalist for Gideon's Radio, a blues/rock band playing throughout the region.

Mark was preceded in death by: his brother Bill Seitz; his Grandpap; and Gram Dixon; and his Seitz grandparents. He is survived by: his wife Carol Miller; sister Jennifer; his parents: Bill and Peggy: nieces Jessica (Jake) and Kaitlyn; and nephew, Billy; his aunt Susie Keck (Joe); uncle Bob Dixon (Kim); and many other family members and friends. Mark requested that no ceremony or service be held, but a celebration of life may be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers or memorials, donations may be made in Mark's honor to the Monroe County Dog Shelter, 14345 County Hwy. B, Suite 5, Sparta, WI 54656, or the Mental Health Coalition of the Greater La Crosse Area, PO Box 3724, La Crosse, WI 54602.