July 26, 1940 - October 03, 2026 Nathaniel “Nathan” Charles Adolfe Loth, 86, of Schulenburg, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
He was born on July 26, 1940, to Arnold and Leona Hoffmann Loth in Fayette County. He graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1959 and attended Victoria College before entering military service. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard Infantry from 1961 to 1969, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. As a veteran, he continued to serve as a member of the Schulenburg American Legion Post 143 until his passing.
Nathan married Katherine Marie Machart on May 1, 1965, at United Dr. Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shiner and they recently celebrated 61 years of marriage.
Nathan worked in land development and single-family home construction in the Victoria area for 35 years. He was a past president and honorary life member of the Victoria Homebuilders Association. After his retirement, Nathan and Kathy moved from Victoria to Schulenburg where he worked with his son, Layton, at Loth Homes and raised cattle.
Nathan was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, working cattle, tending grapevines and enjoying wildlife. He took great pleasure in listening to polka music, playing his tuba, drinking Shiner, eating ice cream and other desserts, barbecuing for his family and friends and travelling with his wife Kathy. One of his favorite hobbies was playing the tuba in multiple bands over the years. He was a founding member of the “Offbeats” in high school and graduated to being a member of the “Shiner Hobo Band” with which he played for over 30 years.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, volunteering time in numerous local organizations and playing slot machines in Louisiana, Nevada and various international locations. He was a member of Hermann Sons Lodge for over 70 years.
Nathan is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughter Lori Janak and husband Brandon of Katy; two sisters, Manerver Neuman of Victoria, and Geneva Kocian and husband Martin of Victoria; two grandsons, Trevor Janak and Tyler Janak; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nathan was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Leona Loth; son, Layton Loth; and brother-in-law, Johnnie Neuman.
Memorial funeral Mass was held on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Schulenburg. Interment took place in Salem Memorial Cemetery in Freyburg, with full military honors conducted by Schulenburg American Legion Post 143. Pallbearers were Trevor Janak, Tyler Janak, Brandon Janak, Shawn Neuman, Chad Kocian and Dwayne Friedrich. Honorary pallbearers were the caregivers and staff at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center and the caring hands of Hospice of South Texas.
Memorials may be made to Salem Memorial Cemetery Association, Zion Lutheran Church in Schulenburg, American Legion Post 143 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.