Nathanael Loren Wissmann (born October 28, 2001) is the twelfth child and fifth son of Loren Wissmann and Gloria Wissmann.
He is the brother of Rachel Busenitz, Ruth Bourlier, Josiah Wissmann, Bethany Beasley, Andrew Wissmann, Elizabeth Wissmann, Matthias Wissmann, Stephen Wissmann, Hannah Duggar, Susanna Jerred, Alaythia Wissmann, and Charissa Wissmann.
He is the husband of Katrina Wissmann and the father of their child, Theodore.
Early life[]
Nathanael Loren Wissmann was born on October 28, 2001, in Seward County, Nebraska, to Loren Wissmann and Gloria Wissmann. He was the couple's twelfth child, and they went on to have one more child after him.
Along with his siblings, Nathanael was homeschooled growing up. He graduated in 2019.
Nathanael grew up singing and playing the guitar 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.
Nathanael is described as full of energy, always up for trying new things, determined, and quick to make friends and learn new skills. He enjoys building, flying, and doing backflips.
Personal life[]
Courtship[]
On June 28, 2021, Nathanael officially began a courtship with Katrina Sahlstrom. They originally met in 2003.
Engagement[]
On August 7, 2022, Nathanael got engaged to Katrina Sahlstrom at Headwaters of the Mississippi in South Clearwater, Minnesota.
Marriage[]
On October 15, 2022, Nathanael married Katrina Hope Sahlstrom at Tracy Alliance Church in Tracy, Minnesota. The wedding was officiated by Nathanael's brother-in-law Daniel Beasley. Nathanael's best man was his brother Stephen. His groomsmen were his brothers Josiah, Andrew, and Matthias, his friends Jackson Bates, Justus Stangl, and Michael Stangl, and an unknown friend. The ring bearers were Nathanael's nephews Andron and Jaxon and Katrina's nephew Elton. Katrina's maid of honor was her sister Erina. Her bridesmaids were her sisters Annika, Charisma, Becca, and Amelia and her sisters-in-law Naomi and Larissa. The flower girls were Katrina's nieces Abriana and Aletta and Nathanael's niece Gemma.
Fatherhood[]
The couple has 1 child.
Their first child, son Theodore James, was born on August 7, 2023 August 7, 2023.
Career[]
Wissmann Enterprises[]
Nathanael works for his father Loren's business, Wissmann Enterprises in Milford, Nebraska. The business specializes in roof coating, sand blasting, painting, trenching, and excavating. He works alongside his brothers Matthias and Stephen.
Pilot[]
On January 11, 2020, Nathanael received his Private Pilot's license. On March 19, 2024, he received his Commercial Pilot's license. On April 5, 2024, he received his Multi Engine Pilot's license.
Wedding involvement[]
Nathanael was the ring bearer at his brother Josiah's wedding to Abi Rehm on September 20, 2008.
He was a groomsman at his brother Matthias's wedding to Michelle Kingery on December 30, 2017.
He was a groomsman at his friend Justus Stangl's wedding to Emily Haight on January 14, 2023.
He was a groomsman at his friend Jackson Bates's wedding to Emerson Wells on October 14, 2023.
He was a groomsman at his brother Stephen's wedding to Jana Duggar on August 15, 2024.