Loren Albert Wissmann (born May 15, 1957) is the patriarch of the Wissmann Family. He is the husband of Gloria Wissmann, with whom he has 13 children and 27 grandchildren.
Marriage[]
On August 16, 1980, Loren married Gloria Ann Hager.
Fatherhood[]
The couple has 13 children.
Their first child, daughter Rachel Anna, was born on January 31, 1982. She is married to Alan Busenitz. Together, they have 4 children. Their first child, son Kendrick Alan, was born on January 26, 2016. Their second child, daughter Autumn Joy, was born on October 7, 2017. Their third child, son Justice William, was born on July 12, 2019. Their fourth child, daughter Audrey Ann, was born in September 2023. The couple suffered a miscarriage in early September 2018. The couple miscarried a son, John Matthew, on January 8, 2021. The couple miscarried a daughter, Faith Elizabeth, on August 4, 2021.
Their second child, daughter Ruth Elissa, was born on August 16, 1983. She is married to Ryan Bourlier. Together, they have 5 children. Their first child, son Lee James, was born on June 21, 2017. Their second child, son Jerit Daniel, was born on October 3, 2018. Their third child, son Judah Loren, was born on November 28, 2019. Their fourth child, son Kaleb Terry, was born on July 3, 2021. Their fifth child, daughter Chloe Ann, was born on December 12, 2022. The couple suffered a miscarriage on September 25, 2023.
Their third child, son Josiah David, was born on February 23, 1985. He is married to Abi Rehm. Together, they have 4 children. Their first child, daughter Joanna Praise, was born on February 24, 2010. Their second child, son Asher David, was born on November 30, 2011. Their third child, daughter Jenifer Lee, was born on May 17, 2016. Their fourth child, son Andron Michael, was born on October 11, 2019.
Their fourth child, daughter Bethany Lynne, was born on July 10, 1986. She is married to Daniel Beasley. Together, they have 5 children. Their first child, daughter Arianna Mae, was born on April 25, 2012. Their second child, son Caden James, was born on February 3, 2014. Their third child, son Everett William, was born on December 1, 2016. Their fourth child, daughter Gemma Lynne, was born on September 18, 2018. Their fifth child, daughter Felicity Anne, was born on January 28, 2021. The couple suffered a miscarriage in March 2011.
Their fifth child, son Andrew Michael, was born on February 29, 1988. He is married to Kori Knuth. Together, they have 2 children. Their first child, son Wyatt Andrew, was born on June 25, 2018. Their second child, son Jaxon Richard, was born on June 11, 2020. The couple suffered at least 1 miscarriage between 2011 and 2017.
Their sixth child, daughter Elizabeth Joy, was born on September 21, 1989.
Their seventh child, son Matthias Meinert, was born on June 18, 1991. He is married to Michelle Kingery. Together, they have 3 children. Their first child, daughter Adalynn Michelle, was born on March 22, 2019. Their second child, son Titus Ezekiel, was born on June 7, 2021. Their third child, son Owen Matthias, was born on June 16, 2023.
Their eighth child, son Stephen Gerald, was born on July 15, 1993. He is married to Jana Duggar.
Their ninth child, daughter Hannah Marlys, was born on June 23, 1995. She is married to Jeremiah Duggar. Together, they have 2 children. Their first child, daughter Brynley Noelle, was born on December 25, 2022. Their second child, daughter Brielle Grace, was born in late February 2024.
Their tenth child, daughter Susanna Evelyn, was born on March 7, 1997. She is married to Drew Jerred. Together, they have 1 child. Their first child, daughter Lila Ann, was born in March 2024.
Their eleventh child, daughter Alaythia Gloria, was born on October 22, 1999.
Their twelfth child, son Nathanael Loren, was born on October 28, 2001. He is married to Katrina Sahlstrom. Together, they have 1 child. Their first child, son Theodore James, was born on August 7, 2023.
Their thirteenth child, daughter Charissa Marie, was born on September 25, 2006.
Health[]
On February 4, 2019, Loren suffered a minor heart attack. He underwent tests at the hospital. On February 5, 2019, he had heart surgery. The doctors put a stint in and found one of his main blood vessels was 80% blocked. He was released from the hospital later that night.
Career[]
Education[]
From 1981 to 1983, Loren studied Business at Concordia University, Nebraska.
Wissmann Enterprises[]
Loren owns and operates Wissmann Enterprises in Milford, Nebraska. The business specializes in roof coating, sand blasting, painting, trenching, and excavating. He works alongside his sons Matthias, Stephen, and Nathanael. He started this business on August 5, 1986, under the name Porta-Blast Sandblasting.
Music[]
Loren sings and plays the guitar and the bass 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.
Pastor[]
Loren works as a Pastor at East Fairview Mennonite Church in Milford, Nebraska.
Pilot[]
On April 6, 2020, Loren received his Private Pilot's license.