Who are Mike Marza’s parents: Duane and Deborah Marusarz?

Mike Marza is ready to replace Ken Rosato on “Eyewitness News This Morning” on New York’s WABC 7. This could really be a big achievement for the host. But today, we’re not here to discuss Mike’s achievements. Rather, this article explores everything you need to know about Mike’s parents.

Stay until the end for more details.

Who are Mike Marza’s parents?

Mike Marza was born to his parents, Duane and Deborah Marusarz. They are the greatest source of inspiration and love in his life. However, the presenter now has children of his own and it’s safe to say he loves them even more.

“@rhiannonally and I started our family with 🐶 and quickly added 👶👶👶. She is the true rock that grounds us all. And I also love being part of the nation’s number one station @abc7ny – being a dad is the best job in the world,” he wrote on IG.

“@rhiannonally”, Rhiannon Ally, is Mike’s wife whom he met while working at WIBW. The two married in 2009 and welcomed a son named Roman on January 29, 2014. Their family then moved to Kansas City a year after Roman’s birth and welcomed Mila, their daughter on January 6, 2016. Finally, their third child, Natalia walked into this world on October 18, 2018.

Mike and his wife Rhiannon are both television presenters. Coincidentally, they both took turns replacing the lead at ABC in 2023. First, Rhiannon auditioned to take over Amy Robach and TJ Holmes’ show after their scandals were exposed in 2022 .Mike then stepped in to take over for disgraced host Ken Rosato on local station WABC7.

Meet Duane Marusarz, Father Mike Marza

Duane Marusarz is Mike Marza’s father. The host shared that he was lucky to have a father like him, who “showed me the ropes.” Thanks to his father, Mike has now become a good father.

Get to know Duane better below.

Born in September 1959, Duane Marusarz is 63 years old in 2023.

He is the son of Michael A. Marusarz and Grace Elaine Roof. Sadly, both of them passed away – on September 16, 2016 and October 5, 2021, respectively.

His father Michael was born on May 24, 1936 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked at Morton Salt until 1970, where he was injured on the job. He was also an active member of the Sportsmen’s Club, Legion and VFW.

As for his mother, Grace was born on August 12, 1938. She was the primary caregiver for her husband after his tragic accident at Mortan’s Salt.

In addition, Duane also has siblings named Romaine Sexton (married to Harold), Lorraine Jayne married to Michael), Lisa Donk (married to William) and George Marusarz.

Duane Marusarz has worked as City Services Director in North Kansas City for over eight years. It is known that his annual salary is 69,053 USD.

On the other hand, his son Mike is an Anchor/Reporter who started his career at WIBW TV in May 2004. He then joined KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company the following year and News 12 Long Island in December 2009. Finally, in March 2010, he became a freelance Reporter/Anchor at ABC News before rejoining KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company in May 2015 to May 2019.

Now, he works as a general assignment reporter and weekend morning anchor for Channel 7 Eyewitness News. Before that, he was one of the main evening co-anchors on the daily newscasts during the week at KSHB-TV. Here, he also led special coverage of President Trump’s three visits to Missouri and covered the 2016 Vice Presidential Debate in Virginia.

Thanks to his engaging way of presenting news, Mike even won two consecutive Emmy Awards for Best Anchor.

  • Is Duane Marusarz on Facebook?

Find Duane on Facebook @duane.marusarz.3.

Also, here is his Instagram @dmarz170.

Meet Deborah Marusarz, Mike Marza’s Mother

Deborah Marusarz is the loving mother of Mike Marza. “Surprised. Mom gives us all our lives and we give her one day a year. Make it the best! Happy Mother’s Day,” he tweeted on Mother’s Day 2013. This means Deborah is sure must have kept her happy until her last day.

Get to know Deborah better as you scroll down.

Deborah Marusarz was born in March 1956. That makes her 67 years old in 2023.

She is 4 years older than her husband Duane.

Deborah Marusarz worked as an Administrative Assistant at North Kansas City Schools from 2016 to 2021.

She has now quit her job and has a trouble-free life.

  • Is Deborah Marusarz on Facebook?

Find Deborah on Facebook @debbie.marusarz.

Related FAQs

  • Where do Mike Marza’s parents reside?

Mike’s parents both reside in Kansas City, Missouri.

  • How many children do Mike Marza’s parents have?

Mike’s parents share two children – Mike and Elizabeth G Brauchle.

Their daughter, Elizabeth (born: December 1985) is a Music Teacher in the Raytown School District. In 2023, she resides in Kansas City, Missouri with her same-age husband Kyle Brauchle and their four children.

Kyle Brauchle is originally from St. Louis. He attended Bishop Du Bourg and Northwest Missouri State University and went on to join the Marine Corps Recruit.

  • Are Mike Marza’s parents still married?

Yes, Mike’s parents are still married. The two married on May 10, 1980 and are still going strong after four decades together.

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