Memorial Fund: AJ Seidel - Eleanor Jane

Andrew "AJ" Seidel was born October 21, 1994. He passed suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep on November 22, 2021 at age 27. He was a beloved son, a brother and most importantly to him, a father.

Looking back at his life, there were years of the wild AJ: the toddler who earned the nickname “shark” who wouldn’t go to sleep until forced to stop moving, the accident prone little boy who became an Urgent Care regular, the teenager who baffled his family with the type of trouble he could get in, and the young man who felt so deeply that at times it was hard not to worry.

In recent years, through the birth of his cherished daughter Eleanor, those around him were blessed to watch his transformation to a responsible, steady caretaker and devoted father. Before her, he never could quite figure out his life's purpose. Eleanor gave him purpose and gave every day so much more meaning to him. He was completely in love with her, with that primal bond that can't be expressed in words, but only through actions and the constant loving attention he gave her. He never begrudged missing a night out with friends. He was happy to spend every Saturday night on the couch with her laying on his chest.

All donations will be put into a fund for Elanor's care and education.