He was born on June 29, 1984, in Grinnell, Iowa to Nick and Kristy Keenan Figland. He was raised in the Rock Creek area and graduated from Grinnell High School with the Class of 2003. Nathan was a member of the Grinnell High School wrestling, soccer and baseball teams. He worked for the Depot Crossing and the HW Brand Company. He was enrolled at Southeastern Community for the fall semester. He was an avid outdoorsman and he loved to hunt, fish and collect shads. He also showed mules at the Iowa and Missouri State Fairs and he cheered on the New York Yankees. He is survived by his parents, Nick and Kristy Figland of rural Grinnell; one brother, Cory Figland of rural Grinnell; and his paternal grandmother and step grandfather, Linda Mae and Lowell Goemaat of Lynnville; his paternal great grandmother, Mabel Lewis of Searsboro; and his maternal great grandmother, Iola Cooper of Missouri. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Chester Figland; and his maternal grandparents, Hollis and Betty Keenan. A memorial fund will be established in his name and the memorials may be sent to his parents, Nick and Kristy Figland, 11557 Highway F27 East, Kellogg, Iowa 50135