Jana Duggar is formally married to Stephen Wissmann — and their households have already got an in depth connection.
In Contact was first to report in August 2024 that Jana and Stephen had utilized for a wedding license after preserving their courtship quiet. Hours after information of the wedding license broke, the 2 revealed that they had tied the knot in an intimate Arkansas marriage ceremony. Whereas they’ve by no means publicly commented on their relationship, the pair have been noticed collectively way back to 2020.
Jana and Stephen first sparked engagement rumors in July 2024 after posting a sequence of photographs on Instagram. Within the snaps, it appeared that Jana had a hoop on her left hand. Social media commenters began posing questions on a potential engagement.
As an alternative of answering questions on her relationship standing, Jana made mild of the state of affairs with a YouTube video that toured her “tiny home.” Whereas going by the objects in her residence, the Counting On alum made a joke about having a “boyfriend” who gifted her a stuffed gorilla named Alfred. Jana was fast to make clear that she was “simply kidding” and the toy was really gifted by her brother James Duggar.
Maintain scrolling for all the pieces to know about her husband, Stephen:
1. He Comes From a Huge Household
Jana comes from a household of 19 youngsters (her dad and mom, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, even have 33 grandchildren), and her soon-to-be husband has a whole lot of siblings, as nicely. Stephen is certainly one of 13 and had the same upbringing to Jana — minus the truth reveals.
2. He’s Already Related to the Duggars
Stephen’s sister Hannah Wissmann is married to Jana’s brother Jeremiah Duggar. He was even an usher at Hannah and Jeremiah’s March 2022 marriage ceremony.
3. He Has ‘Many Skills’ — In accordance with His Household
Stephen is known as “man of many skills,” in line with the Wissmann’s household web site. Apart from being the assistant supervisor of Wissmann Enterprises, Inc., Stephen is a pilot, makes small furnishings and loves understanding.
“He’s gifted in initiating conversations that encourage and problem, and he has a coronary heart for ministry,” his bio additionally reads.
4. He Performs A number of Devices
Apart from directing a few of his household’s music preparations (the Wissmanns are a musical group), Stephen performs the mandolin and guitar, plus sings lead and bass.
5. He’s Very Concerned within the Church
Stephen is a member of the East Fairview Mennonite Church in Milford, Nebraska. Inside the congregation, he’s a pastor and bible research chief.