"To Nathaniel's family, our heartfelt sympathy for your loss of Nate in this life and for the trials he went through. May you be blessed with the assured hope that you will see him again when we are called home. "
In loving memory of
Nathaniel Brasch
June 5, 1982 - November 7, 2019
Nathaniel Brasch, of White Lake, died Thursday November 7, 2019, at the Bay at Eastview under the care of his family, community, and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 37 years old. He was born on June 5, 1982, in Racine, a son of Dan and Laurie (Lindberg) Brasch.
He was raised in Racine where he graduated from Lutheran High School and attended Gateway Technical College.
While in high school he served at Camp Fairwood, a youth Christian camp in Westfield. He served and worked at Shepherds Ministries in Union Grove where he met his wife Jennifer Patton. They were married on October 23, 2010 in Racine. Nate was a mechanic by trade and in 2014 the Lord led him to Silver Birch Ranch where he served as Director of Transportation.
He served as an EMT for Troutland Rescue Squad and Menominee Tribal Rescue Service. In his final weeks he also worked for Highway 52 Auto.
He was a member of Antigo Community Church.
Nate had the unique opportunity to share his cancer journey and his faith in Christ through the podcast ministry of Silver Birch Ranch in hopes that others may benefit.
Survivors including his wife are three children, Noah, Anna and Eliana Brasch; his parents; a brother, Jared (Michelle) Brasch, Racine; a sister, Janelle (Joshua) Buisch, Racine; two aunts and uncles, Victoria and Robert Grantham, Arizona, Linda and Larry Illingworth, California; two cousins, Matthew Grantham, Arizona, Cindy Illingworth, California.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Vincent and Nora Lindberg; paternal grandparents, John and Myra Brasch; and a cousin, Karyn Pierce.
A funeral service will be held on Monday November 11, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Dave Wager, President of Silver Birch Ranch officiating. Burial will take place in Langlade Cemetery, town of Wolf River.
Visitation will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday November 10, 2019, at Bradley Funeral Home and on Monday one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
The family wishes to express the deepest gratitude to the amazing network of people who have rallied around Nate and his family during these past 12 months and for the many ways in which they have provided help and support. To all near and far who have held Nate and his family up in prayer, our gratefulness is beyond words.
Many thanks to Dr. Peterson and the staff at the Volm Cancer Center for their great care, the Dream Foundation, the staff at The Bay at Eastview and the LeRoyer Hospice nurses.
The generosities of all have blessed beyond measure.
Tributes
"Jenna, Dan and Laurie and family, My deepest condolences for your loss. The angels were singing their praise when Nate entered the Heavenly Gates. He was a true servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. I will hold memories of him during Northside Calvary's Awana days when he was full of life amidst the children. He will be deeply missed by many he has touched over the years. "
"Dan and Laurie our deepest condolences in the passing of Nate. Gary and I praying for all of you. Nate is a very special young man to us and our days of serving as Awana JV leaders together. He touched many hearts. "
"Dan, to you and your family, please accept my condolences."
"To the Brasch Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Sounds like Nathaniel grew up to be very wonderful young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Stan and Brenda Matson"
"I'm so very sad for your earthly loss. . . If I knew how, I would attach the song by Keith and Kristen Getty, "My Dwelling Place." I still cherish the songs you gave me as a gift 6 1/2 years ago. . . Loving you long distance, dear sister in Christ, and all your beautiful (and funny) children. Big hug, Cathy Harvey"
"My sincere condolence to the entire Brasch family. I had the opportunity to get to know Nate while working on Troutland Rescue and Menominee Rescue. He was be missed."
"Dear Jenna and All of Nate's Family & Friends, It is so ironic that scripture tells us how Heaven rejoices when a saint arrives there, while here on earth there is pain and sorrow. May you all feel and know you are wrapped tight in God's everlasting arms as you entrust your beloved husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, friend, to eternal life with Him, looking forward to a grand reunion one day! Prayers for the coming days and years that God will continue to outshine Himself in His grand extravagant ways to meet all of your needs, Love, Aunt Jinny & Family "
"So very Sorry. He truly was a good and faithful servant. May God hold you in his loving arms. He was the calm when Troutland came to take my husband to the hospital. I am a better person for having known Nate. Renae Worden"
"My sincere condolence to the entire Brasch family. I never knew Nathan, but work close with Jared his brother. I feel a small bond through Jared and can only express my thoughts and prayers. Peace be with Randy P"