Andrew Michael Wissmann (born February 29, 1988) is the fifth child and second son of Loren Wissmann and Gloria Wissmann.
He is the brother of Rachel Busenitz, Ruth Bourlier, Josiah Wissmann, Bethany Beasley, Elizabeth Wissmann, Matthias Wissmann, Stephen Wissmann, Hannah Duggar, Susanna Jerred, Alaythia Wissmann, Nathanael Wissmann, and Charissa Wissmann.
He is the husband of Kori Wissmann and the father of their two children, Wyatt and Jaxon.
Early life[]
Andrew Michael Wissmann was born on February 29, 1988, in Seward County, Nebraska, to Loren Wissmann and Gloria Wissmann. He was the couple's fifth child, and they went on to have eight more children after him.
Along with his siblings, Andrew was homeschooled growing up. He graduated in 2006.
Andrew grew up singing and playing the banjo in his family's ministry, The Wissmann Family. They started their family band in 1999. They have recorded several albums. They often travel around North America on tour.
Andrew is described as thoughtful, hardworking, and intentional in relationships with family and friends, ministry, and setting goals. He enjoys weightlifting, CrossFit, paddle boarding, and playing softball.
Personal life[]
Courtship[]
In 2009, Andrew began a courtship with Kori Knuth. They originally met in 2003.
Engagement[]
On July 4, 2010, Andrew got engaged to Kori Knuth at Knuth Farms in Seward, Nebraska.
Marriage[]
On March 5, 2011, Andrew married Kori Jane Knuth.
For their honeymoon, they went to St. Lucia.
Fatherhood[]
The couple has 2 children.
The couple suffered at least 1 miscarriage between 2011 and 2017.
Their first child, son Wyatt Andrew, was born on June 25, 2018.
Their second child, son Jaxon Richard, was born on June 11, 2020.
Career[]
Education[]
In 2015, Andrew graduated from Thomas Edison State College with his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management.
Missionary work[]
From June 2008 to July 2008, Andrew went on a mission trip to Western Ukraine. He showed Christian films in mountain villages, preached the Gospel on the streets, and distributed tracts and booklets.
Wissmann Enterprises[]
From January 2006 to January 2011, Andrew worked for his father Loren's business, Wissmann Enterprises in Milford, Nebraska. The business specializes in roof coating, sand blasting, painting, trenching, and excavating. He worked alongside his brothers Matthias and Stephen. Andrew worked as a Foreman.
Construction[]
From December 2011 to March 2012, Andrew worked as a Foreman and Superintendent's Assistant Intern at R.C. Stevens Construction Company in Winter Garden, Florida.
Farmer[]
From January 2011 to June 2016, Andrew worked as a Project Manager at Burkey Farms in Dorchester, Nebraska.
Dock building[]
Since June 2016, Andrew has worked as the Co-owner and Operations Manager of Q-ICE Builders in Windermere, Florida.
Wedding involvement[]
Andrew was a groomsman at his brother-in-law Bryce's wedding to Emily Williams on February 6, 2016.
He was the best man at his brother Matthias's wedding to Michelle Kingery on December 30, 2017.
He was a groomsman at his brother Nathanael's wedding to Katrina Sahlstrom on October 15, 2022.
He was a groomsman at his brother Stephen's wedding to Jana Duggar on August 15, 2024.