Reverend Nathan Otto Loesch

Nathan Otto Loesch, of Mission Viejo, CA, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, "Papa" to his family, beloved Lutheran pastor, decorated Navy Chaplain, and compassionate friend to many, passed away on November 4, 2010 in Lake Forest, CA. The son of a Lutheran pastor and his wife, Luther and Martha Loesch, Nathan was born on April 24, 1930 in Hampton, IA. He was baptized on May 11, 1930. He was ordained as a Lutheran Minister in 1955, after completing studies at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Nate served congregations in Coeur d'Alene, ID, Portland, OR, and Bethany Lutheran, Long Beach, CA., where he retired in 2000 after 30 years there. Nate was married to Marian ("Meg") Grace Werning for 54 years. They were the parents of a daughter, Rachel, and a son Jonathan. Nate was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Chaplain Corps of the United States Navy in 1962. He was called to report for active duty in 1966, and from 22 December 1967 to 23 December 1968, served in Vietnam with River Assault Flotilla ONE. Nate is survived by his wife, Meg, a sister, a daughter and a son, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, nine nieces and nephews and many cousins. Nate will be lovingly remembered by family and friends alike as a man passionate about people and the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 13, 3:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 760 Victoria Street, in Costa Mesa, CA. Internment will be at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA, for family members. Gifts/Memorials in Nate's name may be made to:

* The GRANTPARENTtm Program, Pacific Southwest District, Concordia E., CA 92612

* Christ Lutheran School, 760 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

* Bethany Lutheran Annual Fund, 4644 Clark Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90808

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