Nathan and I were classmates at Yoder School in Grantsville until I moved to Lancaster County, PA in the summer of 1964. It is doubtful that we ever connected in person again after those childhood years with our adult lives being spent some 500 miles apart (he in Virginia and me in New England). I can recall however distant memories of those early years of learning together, of uncomplicated expectations, and of rich cultural satisfaction in the Laurel Highlands in the Maryland panhandle. My prayers are for the profound presence of 'the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort' during this time of grief -- itself a strange combination of honor and celebration for a well-lived life of faithfulness together with the lament of unending love for a dear one who has been called home.

I am so sorry for your loss. I co-taught classes with Nate at EMS from 2010-2013. I remember his deep faith, patience, and encouraging spirit towards students and colleagues. Nate's family will be in our prayers.

I'm so sorry to hear of this loss. This kind of loss is hard at any time, but right now during this time of social isolation I expect this is even harder. Thinking of you during this difficult time, and praising God for the faithful and loving work of His servant while Nate was here on earth. Many blessings to you.

Nate was a kind and wise man. I loved his old Testament class at EMS. I still remember some of the things he said to this day. I thank God for the blessing of meeting him and sitting in his class. I am very saddened by this loss. I will be praying for the family

Lester and I want to express our sympathy and love to your family at this time of sadness. Our prayer is that you would be comforted with the knowledge that Nate is with our Savior, and that his tears and pain are no more.

We are so sorry for Nate's passing, yet so grateful that he didn't suffer long. While our paths haven't crossed frequently over the last 30 years, I remember special times as cousins when our families would spend time together. And when we moved to Elkhart 30 years ago, Nate and Mom were special blessings to us. May God's peace and comfort be very really to the family during this difficult time. Love, Candy and Darrel.

I'm so sorry to hear of this loss. Nate's kindness and gentleness were always clear to me when I was a child rattling around in the seminary building, and his joy seemed to radiate even more brightly in these later years when I would have the happy chance of running into him. May the love of Jesus guard your hearts and your minds in this season of grief.