Although Jana Duggar and husband Stephen Wissmann got married on August 15, 2024, their extended families have known each other for a long time. Jana is the star of 19 Children and Counting in Nebraska.
“[The Wissmann’s] would travel and sing,” Jana said of her in-laws. Everybody“I remember them coming to our house, probably about 13 years ago, and they ended up getting snowed in here, which is rare in Arkansas.”
Read everything we know about Stephen in the article below.
Meet Stephen Wissmann, Jana Duggar’s husband
Count On Star Jana Duggar is ready to start her new life with husband Stephen Wissmann in Nebraska. The couple tied the knot in a “classic, elegant” ceremony on Thursday, August 15 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, in front of 500 guests.
Two months after they got engaged, the ceremony took place. In addition to sister-in-law Abbie Duggar, Jana’s bridesmaids included sisters Jessa Duggar Seewald, Johannah Duggar, Joy-Anna Forsyth, Jinger Duggar Vuolo and Jordyn Duggar. Her father, Jimmy Bob Duggar, walked her down the aisle. Before the wedding, Jana described the marriage as “a dream come true” in an interview with People.
The couple met through family more than a decade ago.
“I remember them coming to our house, probably about 13 years ago, and they ended up getting snowed in here, which is rare in Arkansas,” Jana told People. “I remember just playing games late into the night, doing puzzles together until the snow melted, and they could go home. I don’t really remember Stephen that much because I was older than him and so he was completely off my radar.”
Years ago, they reconnected and tried dating again, but eventually broke up. They stayed in touch, and in 2022, her brother Jeremiah Duggar married Wissman’s sister Hannah. Earlier this year, they reconnected and realized, “We still like each other. We still really appreciate each other,” Jana commented.
“Coming from two larger families, we love being able to get together and celebrate moments like this,” she said. “And so having everyone there, it means a lot.”
From 2015 to 2020, 11 seasons of “Counting On” aired. In 2021, TLC canceled the show due to Josh Duggar being indicted on child pornography charges. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s oldest child was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison. The show, a spin-off of “19 Kids and Counting,” aired from 2008 to 2015.
Josh Duggar was accused of sexually abusing five young girls, including his sister, when he was a teenager. TLC decided to cancel the show.
Stephen Wissmann’s work
Stephen Wissmann has a job at the family business Wissmann Enterprises. According to the company’s website, he is said to work as an assistant director of small furniture manufacturing and stay physically active through exercise and sports. He also directs musical arrangements, plays mandolin and guitar, and sings lead and bass.
Meanwhile, his LinkedIn states that Stephen has been a co-owner of Wissman Enterprises since January 2022. He worked as a project manager from 2011 to 2023.
Stephen attends the Milford, Nebraska, Mennonite Church in East Fairview. He leads Bible studies and serves as a pastor in the congregation. Like Jana, he lives his life with a strong emphasis on his faith, which has guided their relationship. Jana often discusses how her faith has guided her through the difficulties of finding love and having faith in God’s timeline.
“I don’t always understand the big picture, but I know that God knows what’s best for all of us. And so for me, it was getting married later,” she told PEOPLE. “I think it’s great that God has it all figured out.”
What is Stephen Wissmann’s net worth?
Stephen Wissman’s estimated net worth could be under $1 million.
Stephen Wissmann Age
According to USAToday, Stephen Wissman is 31 years old. His year of birth could be 1993.
Stephen Wissmann Family
Stephen Wissman comes from a large family, being the eighth child of Loren and Gloria Wissmann. They considered him one of 13 children. Gloria and Loren are said to have married on August 16, 1980.
In Milford, Nebraska, Loren serves as pastor at East Fairview Mennonite Church. Gloria is a member of The Wissmann Family Ministry, where she plays guitar and sings. Their family band was formed in 1999. They have released several albums. They regularly tour throughout North America.
Speaking of Loren and Gloria’s children, Rachel Anna, their first child, was born on January 31, 1982. She and Alan Busenitz are married. They have four children together. Ruth Elissa, their daughter, was born on August 16, 1983. Ryan Bourlier is her husband. They have five children together. Their third child, a son named Josiah David, was born on February 23, 1985. He and Abi Rehm are married. They have four children together.
On July 10, 1986, their daughter Bethany Lynne was born, becoming their fourth child. She married Daniel Beasley. They have five children together.
On February 29, 1988, their fifth child—a son named Andrew Michael—was born. He and Kori Knuth are married. They have two children together. Elizabeth Joy, their sixth child, was born on September 21, 1989. On June 18, 1991, Matthias Meinert, their seventh child, was born. He and Michelle Kingery are married. They have three children together.
Hannah Marlys, their ninth child, was born on June 23, 1995. She and Jeremiah Duggar are married. They have two children together. Susanna Evelyn, their ninth child, was born on March 7, 1997. Drew Jerred is her husband. Daughter Alaythia Gloria became their eleventh child on October 22, 1999. On October 28, 2001, their twelfth child—a son named Nathanael Loren—was born. Katrina Sahlstrom is his wife. On September 25, 2006, their twelfth child—a daughter named Charissa Marie—was born.
How tall is Stephen Wissmann?
Stephen Wissmann’s height is over 5 feet 10 inches.
Related FAQs
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Where is Stephen Wissmann from?
Stephen Wissmann is from Milford, Nebraska.
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Is Stephen Wissmann on Instagram?
Yes, Stephen has an Instagram account (@stephenwissmann).
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When is Stephen Wissmann’s birthday?
Stephen Wissmann’s birthday is on July 15.