Nathan Scott DeJong was born on January 13, 1979 in Webster, SD, to Gary and Vivian DeJong; and he passed away on December 20, 2024.

Nathan lived a good and happy life on a small acreage near Clatonia, Nebraska until his passing.  He married Jamie Schulz, the love of his life, on January 28, 2006, in Sioux Falls, SD. The couple was blessed with two children, Jayda and Cody DeJong.  Nathan's family is very important to him, he was a dedicated father, husband and son. He was a supportive pillar in their lives, leaving behind a legacy of love and resilience. Nathan’s faith was very important to him and he is a Christian who follows Jesus. Nathan was a member of the Living Life Church in Firth Nebraska.

Nathan attended South Dakota State University and went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University.  He was employed since 2012 with the Nebraska Department of Insurance as a dedicated financial analyst supervisor, providing meticulous oversight and supportive guidance to his colleagues. Prior to Nathan attending SDSU, he received an associate's degree from Lake Area Tech in Watertown, South Dakota in frame to finish construction building trades. He worked for Clark Drew Construction in Brookings (before moving to Nebraska) and Mirwyn Jackson (in Lincoln), helping build large homes in South Dakota and Lincoln, NE. Being a skilled carpenter, Nathan did a lot of work on his own house. Outside of work, he loved the great outdoors, finding enjoyment in hunting, fishing, golfing, and riding horses with his family. Nathan loved movies, was a big fan of John Wayne, Star Trek and Vikings football.

Nathan was also a past participant in high school rodeos, a member of 4-H, and a certified shooting instructor.  He was also very much involved in and encouraging to his children's activities and interests.

Good ride Cowboy; Your work on Earth is done.

Nathan is greatly loved and will be deeply missed by his wife, Jamie (Schulz) DeJong; daughter, Jayda DeJong; son, Cody DeJong; parents, Gary and Vivian (Kindler) DeJong; sisters Pamela (Jimmie) Zubke, Gwendolynne (John) Sauer, and Tanya (Michael) Brennan; brother-in-law Eric (Vanessa) Schulz; aunt Vivian Rearick; parents-in-law Richard & Sandy Schulz; nephews and nieces Tony (Amanda) Zubke, Ben Zubke, Hannah Zubke, Margaret Sauer, Colton Schulz, and Evelynn Schulz; great niece Evelyn Zubke; and numerous cousins and extended family.

Nathan was preceded in death by his brother, Scott Allen DeJong; grandparents Richard & Phyllis DeJong and Axel & Hannah Jensen; aunt Kathleen Triebwasser and cousin Jim Rearick.

The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to all church members, neighbors, friends, co-workers, hospice and hospital staff, and family that have helped and continue to help Nathan's family during this very difficult time.  Named by his family as Honorary Pallbearers are Sam Hubsch, Ben Hoverstadt, Casey Dreis, Mirwyn Jackson.

There will no viewing or visitation as cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. John's Church in Webster, SD, and a Celebration Of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Living Life Church, 603 Russell Street in Firth, NE. Inurnment will take place in Gann Valley, SD at a later date.

As we mourn Nathan's passing, we encourage friends and family to share their memories and upload photos of him on his memorial page at www.ghchapel.com. In sharing, we keep Nathan's adventurous and dedicated spirit alive in our hearts.

 These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.