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Seth Petersen Obituary

Seth James Petersen

Feb 29, 1988 - Dec 13, 2022

St. Albans, WV

Seth James Petersen, 34, of St. Albans, West Virginia, suddenly passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at his home.

He was born Feb. 29, 1988, in Sandusky, to Glenda M. Brunner Petersen and the late Jim G. Petersen.

Seth started his career as a firefighter and paramedic at Cedar Point, Sandusky, then later achieved the rank of Lieutenant at Charleston Fire Department with 13 years of service and simultaneously working with his friends and co-workers for eight years at Teays Valley Fire Department, rising to the rank of Captain.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Holli Ann Petersen; five children, Axle Ramsey, Chelsea Petersen, Siena Petersen, Aria Petersen, and Zackary Petersen; mother, Glenda Petersen; maternal grandmother, Ruth Brunner; brother, Josh Petersen of Sandusky; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Susan and Gary May of Bloomingrose, West Virginia; Holli's father, Joe Layne of Glasgow, West Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Nikki (Josh) Sampson of Bloomingrose and Kendra Pannell of Charleston, West Virginia; and niece and nephew, Ava and J.O.

Seth's funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at Little Theater at Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Charleston, West Virginia, with Chaplain Keith Witters officiating. Seating will start at 12 p.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, West Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Petersen Children College Fund in care of City National Bank, Scott Depot, West Virginia.

Anyone wishing to leave an online memory or condolence may do so by visiting his tribute page at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are being handled by Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, West Virginia, 25526.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sandusky Register on Dec. 19, 2022.

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Deirdre Bradley

December 17, 2022

I´m sharing a photo from when Seth was at Teays Elementary school field day, the kids loved being sprayed with the firehose. Thank you for being part of the community. My prayers are sent up for Holli, your kids, your loved ones.

Arthur Harrison

December 17, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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