Taylor B. Holthaus

1991 - 2025

Taylor Bradley Holthaus, 34, of Albany, passed away after a brave and fierce battle with a brain tumor, Sept, 26, 2025, at his home in Albany, surrounded by those who loved him dearly.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with the Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B., officiating. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at the Seven Dolors gathering area in Albany.
Taylor Bradley Holthaus was born Feb. 26, 1991, to Brad and Shelly Holthaus. He graduated from Albany High School in 2009. Many of his high school classmates remained his greatest friends throughout his life. He attended St. John's University and earned a bachelor's degree in business management in 2013. Taylor gained many other wonderful friends along the way. Taylor had a draw to the trucking industry. He was a broker for transportation. Taylor was employed by Fox Logistics in Avon.
On Oct. 26, 2019, Taylor married the love of his life, Jordan Hansen, and they began their life together in Albany. Taylor and Jordan had a love like no other. Their commitment to one another was quite clear. Taylor was a family man. Oldest son Mack was born in 2021, and younger son Cam was born in 2023. Taylor loved his family more than anything. Taylor is so proud of Mack and Cam and cannot wait to watch from above to see what their future will hold.
Taylor was an inspiration to his younger brother, Carter. From their shared handles of "Holty1" and "Holty2" to a love of sports, their brotherhood was undeniably strong. Taylor reminds us to "Keep going. Don't let the hard days win." Other siblings include Kristin Raeker (Zach Raeker), Rachel Wolf (Alex Wolf), Ben Buttweiler (Ashley Revering), Baden Larson, Aaron Kleinschmidt and Brian Hansen (Emma Hansen). Taylor was truly loved and will be forever cherished by all of his parents, Shelly Holthaus (Paul Buttweiler), Brad and Lori Holthaus and Steve and Cathy Hansen. Taylor leaves behind his beloved grandmother, MaryJane Fischer. Taylor loved all her home cooked meals. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, nephews, niece and cousins, all who he loved dearly.
Taylor will be remembered for being a heavy hitter in baseball, life of the party, his dance moves and singing out loud to every song. Taylor enjoyed golf, Minnesota Vikings, casino trips, sushi and wrestling with his boys.
Taylor was especially excited to be greeted in heaven by both his grandfathers, Joe Holthaus and Paul Fischer, along with his grandmother, Dorothy Holthaus.
Taylor always had a positive attitude and approach to life. He was a planner by nature and was very goal orientated. He was a true warrior with grit and determination. He reminded us that mindset was the key.
Thank you to those that helped along the way with his cancer journey. The outpouring of prayers and support from family, friends, coworkers, our incredible communities and those he didn't even know was unbelievable.
Stand strong, move forward, because the God who leads you has already written the end of your story - and it is victory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Arrangements were entrusted with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.