Adam Loren Finseth
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On February 27, 2024 @ 8:00 am In 2024,Obituaries | 38 Comments
Adam Loren Finseth, aged 40, of Savage, tragically passed away in the line of duty on February 18, 2024.
Adam was born in Faribault, MN, on March 12, 1983 to parents Brad and Brenda, the oldest of 2 children. Shortly after Adam’s sister Amber was born, they moved to Rochester, MN. Even from the start of Adam’s life, he was a daredevil! He was extremely strong willed and would never take “no” for an answer. He could truly do it all. He would go deer tracking with his dad through the woods, snowboard, play soccer, baseball, hockey and was even a lifeguard. While playing baseball one day with his friends, he got struck in the nose, breaking it. But, of course, that didn’t stop him for a second. All he cared about was being a pitcher for the next game!
Adam found his calling in high school when his friend got into an accident while snowboarding together. Adam didn’t hesitate for a second to be there and care for his friend. He made sure to be there every step of the way and continued to check on his friend during his recovery. Once Adam had graduated from high school, he decided to go to technical school. He found that it wasn’t for him at the time and promptly joined the Army.
Adam joined the Army during a difficult time, shortly after 9/11 had taken place. He completed 2 tours in Iraq, spending 12 months during his first tour and 15 months on his second tour. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and became a squad leader. He was incredibly brave and courageous during both tours. He was a true leader that always made sure to protect his soldiers and made everyone feel strong too.
Right before Adam left for his first deployment, he met the love of his life, Tara. They met at Adam’s going-away party, but that didn’t stop their love from growing. While Adam was in Iraq, he made sure to email Tara as often as he could. And when Adam came home from his deployment, they officially started dating. They spent much of their time traveling between Minnesota and Kentucky to be together as much as possible, but it wasn’t long before Adam left to complete his second tour in Iraq. They weren’t able to see each other for 10 months but continued to stay in contact through email and mailing a journal back and forth to each other. And the second Adam returned home, he proposed!
Adam and Tara got married on July 24, 2009, just 8 months after Adam came home from his second tour in Iraq. They started to build their lives together in Savage, purchasing a home and adding their beloved pets, Harley and Dwight, to their family. Four years later, they were blessed with their two beautiful children, Liam and Nora; truly the light of both of their lives. Adam was the best father and husband anyone could ask for. There are no words to express the love and dedication Adam had for Tara. His beautiful brown eyes and warm embraces melted her heart every day and his constant reminders of his love will be deeply missed. He was her soul mate.
When Adam wasn’t working, he could be found spending time with Tara, Liam and Nora, attending school and sports activities, doing house and yard work, helping the neighbors, keeping in touch with all of his lifelong friends, working out, enjoying a soak in the hot tub with a cigar and good glass of bourbon and spending time outdoors and on the water. He always looked forward to the family vacations, as it allowed them time away to decompress and explore new places together. Recently, Adam and Tara took a cruise with their children and good friends to Aruba, where they spent their honeymoon in 2009 to share this beautiful place with them. He especially loved visiting the BWCA since he was a child and recently started sharing this special place with his own children. He enjoyed taking the family and their dog Rosie out to the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club to share his love of hunting with them. Just this winter, he introduced his son and daughter to snowboarding! The dedication to his family extended into his work as well.
Shortly after getting married, Adam earned his Fire Science and Paramedic degrees. He served time with Allina and North Memorial as a street medic and earned his first firefighter-paramedic job with the Lacrosse Fire Department in 2014. He then continued his career with the Hastings Fire Department in August 2014 through May 2015. He joined the Hastings Fire Department in August of 2015. Adam also dedicated 6 years of his time to the Savage Fire Department while working on the Hastings and Burnsville Fire Departments. Adam earned his dream job with the Burnsville Fire Department in February 2019, where he planned to finish his fire fighter-paramedic career. He was so incredibly proud to be a part of the team and continue his love for helping others in his work there. Adam always had the first in, last out mentality. He made sure to check in on all of his teammates at the department and was very active in the Health and Wellness committee. He was truly selfless, always making sure everyone else was healthy and strong while constantly also working on himself. He was quite proud of his ability to “keep up with the young guys” as he would say. Adam was also very involved in the ice and water rescue training programs with the department. It didn’t take long for Adam to join the SWAT team in Burnsville as one of their two SWAT medics. This is where he truly excelled, as it filled his military void. He loved his work and although he was very humble about all his accomplishments, he was truly so proud. He is a hero to his entire community.
Adam truly brought a light to everyone’s lives. His immense caring and loving attitude left an impact on this world, although he would never admit to it!
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Tara; children Liam and Nora; parents, Brad and Brenda; sister, Amber (Austin) Smith; nephews, Jude and Leon and many other loving relatives, in-laws, nieces and nephew and friends.
Adam is greeted in Heaven by his grandparents and great-grandparents, and Army friend, Sgt. Adam Kohlhaas.
In lieu of flowers, please visit www.lels.org/benevolent-fund for memorial information.
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Tara, Liam, and Nora: Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your husband and dad. We are truly sorry. There are no words that can take away your pain. Just know we care. Tracy & Dan Womeldorff
I am so very sorry for your loss. Adam seemed like an awesome guy. My prayers are with you and I wish you peace and strength during this incredibly difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Adam seemed like a wonderful husband and dad. I so enjoyed hearing about his life and how deeply he loved you. No words can take away your pain. He will forever live in your hearts. I will pray for all of you. May the Lord hold you and fill you will loving peace during this time.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Adam is a hero and a great person. Forever in our hearts. Truly sorry for your loss.
Tara, thinking of You and the Kids. No words can take away the pain of losing Adam. Just know one day You will be reunited with Him. My thoughts are with You. Love Aunt Carol.
My deepest condolences I met Adam in Iraq in 2003 I joined bravo company 1st 327th in 04 after we returned from our first deployment his smile an kindness is burnt in my memory from the first day I met him this is truly sad till Valhalla brother God is with you it hurts pretty bad but we will all meet again brother
My deepest condolences I have Adam’s smile and kindness burned into my memory an this is so tragic he is a great man I first met Adam in 2003 when we went to Iraq B.co. 1st 327th I know you are flying high in the heavens till we meet again my brother
I m sorry Tara Liam and Nora. I m thinking about you. I remember meeting Adam at your wedding. He is a fun person as a husband. He is a special friend ❤ i thank him for our service. I hope I see you soon Tara
I did not know Adam, but I want to thank him for his service to this great country & to his community, RIP Soldier!!
Dear Finseth Family:
Sending peace and love as you navigate life without your amazing Adam. May you find solace knowing his spirit is with you always.
Love, Cindy and Rich Macrafic
Your dad was a one of a kind person . The kind of person that truly made the world a better place. Although I never knew him, please accept my condolences. Sometimes life is not fair.
My heartfelt prayers to Adam’s families and friends and fellow firefighters on your loss. Adam is a hero and never will be forgotten and he will be greatly missed. Thank You for your dedication and service to the Citizens of Burnsville. With My Love and Heartfelt Prayers, Mark VonBank-Park Rapids, Minnesota.
To the families , Friends and fellow firefighters of Burnsville, my heartfelt prayers are with you all during this very sad time of loss. Adam was a true hero and will be missed by all who knew him and will never be forgotten. Thank You for your dedication and service to the citizens of Burnsville, Minnesota Adam Loren Finseth. May you rest in the high heavens and be at peace. With my Heartfelt Prayers, Mark VonBank-Park Rapids, Minnesota.
Tara, though we may not know each other personally, as a fellow fire wife I feel we share a unique bond. My husband has trained with and worked beside Adam on many occasions and has nothing but positive things to say about his character and his dedication to his community. He is a hero and you can be sure he will never be forgotten. Please know that I (and all of the Eagan Fire wives) stand with you and share the burden of your grief. We are here for you any time. Sending love and prayers for peace, strength, and comfort to you and your family today and always. – Krista Miller
To the Finseth family and all his friends and relatives: Many times as cross country running coaches, we would hear at the coach’s clinics that “Cross Country is good kids.” Adam was Captain of our teams in 1999 and 2000, so he was the best of the best.
“For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:7-8
My prayers go out to Adam’s family,friends and fellow firefighters. My son worked with Adam at Hastings fire department. He is a true HERO and a man like no other. Rest in peace Adam and may his wife and two children find peace in the the hands of God.
Tara, Liam and Nora:
May your new Guardian Angel, Adam, watch over your Family and keep you safe and healthy now and always. The Lord takes care of His Flock and Adam has joined Him as a new Shepherd. God Bless You ALL.
Dear Tara and family, my deepest condolences. I worked with Adam at Burnsville Fire for a year before I retired in 2021. I have been in the EMS world for 25 years and I knew the minute I meet Adam his was a rare gem. I would tell stories to my wife about stories Adam told me about Iraq and other stories about his life. I believe rare gems like Adam are too good for this world. I am devastated with all of you but have to believe the angels need Adam. You will all be in my heart
forever. Fellow firefighter brother of Adam, Jeff Gutzwiller
Brad and Brenda it is with a very heavy heart I am able to write you my condolences for the loss of your son. Adam meant the world to Jon and I could have never had a better blessing of a young man to set examples for my son. Meeting the two of you certainly made me see where Adam learned his love for people and commitment to helping where help was needed. I had the honor to meet Adam’s wife and children at Jon’s not too long ago. No words can express my sorrow for the loss Adam for you. My heart and love goes out to all of you. May God somehow help you through.
Ann
My heart goes out to you and your family. Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family and the other two who have lost their loved ones on Sunday, Feburary 18, 2024. Sincerley, Sal W in St.Louis Park, MN 55416
You are all nestled gently in our thoughts. May precious memories provide comfort.
To Adam’s family:
You are truly blessed to have had such a wonderful person in your life . With respect and gratitude, we offer our prayers and condolences to you all.
We are so grateful to have such hero’s such as Adam in our lives and community. May God bless you and bring comfort to you.
Adam Finseth family,
Adam was a guiding light and mentor for bravery, heroism and dedication in caring for others. We mourn your loss and pray for you and your tragic loss.
Adam’s spirit lives on in all of us, and every paramedic fire fighter and police officer is better at what they do because of Adam’s leadership.
We will NEVER ever forget you Adam. You’re a hero of heroes who has given us inspiration to serve others forever.
Dan & Kerri Kealey family
To Adam’s Family,
May Adams Memory be a Blessing.
A true hero. I am so sorry for your tragic loss.
To Adam’s Family-
I am so very sorry for your loss.
It sounds like Adam had a true calling in his heart.
I pray you each find your own ways to keep his memory alive.
I worked with Tara and met Adam a few times.
You could just feel the love they had for each other.
Liam and Nora- Your dad is always with you in spirit.
Remember the hero that he was and all the good he did for the world.
Tara- My heart is broken for you. I know how much you loved
Adam. Just know we are all here to help support you guys in whatever we can do. You are such a sweet soul and it just tears
me apart to see this happen to you and your family.
May Adam RIP. He was and will always be a hero.
I m sorry Tara Liam and Nora. I m thinking about you. I remember meeting Adam at your wedding. He is a fun person as a husband. He is a special friend ❤ i thank him for our service. I hope I see you soon Tara
To the Adams family & friends, My heartfelt condolence’s! Adam was one of my fire students at Hennepin Tech College. We talked often about Iraq, as we both were there at the same time frame and about how we must have crossed paths during our time there. He was a great student and one of the ones we pegged as ” he’ll get hired soon”. We will speak his name often so that he wont be forgotten. Thank you for sharing him with us all.
Jack
Such a senseless, tragic loss. Lifting your family up in prayer. Adam was a true hero! May the wonderful memories you have of him bring you comfort.
My sincere condolence to all of Adam’s family,
To Adam’s Family and Friends – I have been a resident of Burnsville for most of my adult life and want to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for Adam’s service to this country and my community! My condolences to all of you in Adam’s earthly departure. My heart hurts for all the families of these true Burnsville Heroes!
To Adam’s Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this trying time. Adam will always be looking out for you from Heaven.
Our hearts are broken and we grieve the loss of Adam. While we did not know Adam we have known his parents, Brad and Brenda for many years. They attend the church that my wife Nancy Wheeler Handlon served for 25 years. Brad was an usher sometimes and I would try to crack a joke to him as I walked to my seat. His smile was contagious. I can understand where Adam received so many of his fine qualities.
Thank you for your service to our country and community Adam. May your family, friends and co-workers find peace and strength in Gods name.
Dear Finseth Family,
Please know that I’m holding all of you in my thoughts and in my heart at this very sad and difficult time. Adam was a true hero. I hope that over the coming days, months, and years, all of you will find comfort in the memories that you made with Adam and the happy moments all of you shared with him. I first met Adam and his mom Brenda when they attended the same preschool that my kids attended. And, while I hadn’t seen Adam since his preschool days in Rochester, I remember him even at that young age as a kind, caring, and friendly person, traits that he cared into adulthood and that were groomed by his parents in a very loving and caring family.
May Adam rest in peace.
Ruth Rothschild
Dear Tara , Liam and Nora. I was so grieved when Missy shared the news of Adam’s tragic death in the line of duty. As I participated in the Heroes Memorial Service at Grace Church (remotely in Oklahoma), I was so impressed by the description given over and over regarding Adam’s selflessness, his faithfulness, his integrity, his energy, his love for serving and supporting others but most of all regarding the love and commitment he had for you and the children. I am so sorry, Tara. I want you to know that I am praying for you faithfully and your darling children as well as all your relatives and friends who are grieving. I am praying that you will grieve deeply and feel the presence that only God can provide now. Blessings and blessings upon you, Tara. Faye (and Curt Wendland)
Brad and Brenda- It is with a heavy heart I am writing my condolences for your loss. Seeing the memorial service for Adam, his selflessness, kindness for people and love for his family was very touching. The world is a lesser place without him.
Praying for God’s peace and strength for you and your family, especially the little ones. Much love, Jyo & Kalyan.
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Tara, Liam, and Nora: Please accept out deepest condolences for the loss of your husband and dad. We are truly sorry. There are no words that can take away your pain. Just know we care. Tracy & Dan Womeldorff