Stephen Gerald Wissmann (born July 15, 1993) is the eighth child and fourth 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, Hannah Duggar, Susanna Jerred, Alaythia Wissmann, Nathanael Wissmann, and Charissa Wissmann.
He is the husband of Jana Wissmann.
Early life[]
Stephen Gerald Wissmann was born on July 15, 1993, in York County, Nebraska, to Loren Wissmann and Gloria Wissmann. He was the couple's eighth child, and they went on to have five more children after him.
Along with his siblings, Stephen was homeschooled growing up. He graduated in 2011.
Stephen grew up singing and playing the mandolin and 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.
Stephen is described as talented, gifted in initiating conversations that encourage and challenge, and having a heart for ministry. He enjoys thunderstorms, working outside, ice skating, music, bowling, animals, construction, hiking, gardening, volleyball, wakeboarding, exercising, woodworking, riding four-wheelers, and motorcycling.
Personal life[]
Engagement[]
He became engaged to Jana Marie Duggar on June 15, 2024. No official announcement was made even though the pair has been rumored to have been in a relationship since early 2021.
Wedding[]
On August 15, 2024, Stephen married Jana Marie Duggar at The Grand at Willow Springs in Prairie Grove, Arkansas in front of 500 guests. Jessa Seewald served as the bride's maid of honor, while her sister-in-law, Abbie Duggar, and sisters Joy-Anna Forsyth, Johannah Duggar, Jinger Vuolo and Jordyn-Grace Duggar were bridesmaids. Stephen's best man was his brother Matthias Wissmann. His groomsmen were his brothers, Andrew Wissmann, Nathanael Wissmann, Josiah Wissmann, his brother-in-law Alan Busenitz, and his friend Arnie Rohmor. The flower girl was Jana's niece Nora Duggar. The ushers were Jana's brothers Jason Duggar and James Duggar.
Career[]
Wissmann Enterprises[]
Stephen 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 Nathanael. Stephen works as the Vice President and Assistant Manager.
Music[]
Stephen helps direct some of his family's music arrangements.
Church[]
Stephen works as a Pastor and Bible Study Leader at his church, East Fairview Mennonite Church in Milford, Nebraska.
Pilot[]
On September 11, 2015, Stephen received his Private Pilot's license.
Dog breeder[]
Stephen breeds dogs for his business, Midwest Farms Mini Aussies in Milford, Nebraska.
Wedding involvement[]
Stephen was a groomsman at his brother Matthias's wedding to Michelle Kingery on December 30, 2017.
He was the usher at his sister Hannah's wedding to Jeremiah Duggar on March 26, 2022.
He was the best man at his brother Nathanael's wedding to Katrina Sahlstrom on October 15, 2022.
He was a singer at his sister Susanna's wedding to Drew Jerred on July 1, 2023.
