Nathaniel "Nathan" J. Mess, 28, Lake Mills, WI was born into eternal life on Wednesday, October 2, 2013.
He was born on May 19, 1985 in Fort Atkinson, the son of James and Jan (Wolfgram) Mess.
He married Angela M. Moore on March 25, 2010.
He was a 2003 high school graduate from MATC in Fort Atkinson. He was also a 2010 graduate of the Marine Mechanics Institute in Orlando, FL, where he was named to the Dean's List and achieved "student of the course" recognition. He worked 10 years for Behm Farms and most recently was employed by the Boat House of Madison, LLC.
Nathan enjoyed boating, fishing, and everything water related, but most of all loved spending time with his wife, son, and family.
Survivors include his wife, Angela and son Mason of Deerfield; his parents, James and Jan Mess; brother, Courtney and sister, Michelle, all of Lake Mills; maternal grandmother, Audrey Wolfgram of Fort Atkinson; father-in-law, Joe Moore of Lake Mills; mother-in-law, Lisa Solis of Deerfield; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Nathan was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harold Wolfgram, his paternal grandparents, Clarence and Mary Mess, cousin, Eric Mess and brother-in-law, Tony Moore.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.