The biography and life details of Jennifer Kitna, Jon Kitna’s wife

The biography and life details of Jennifer Kitna, Jon Kitna’s wife

Grace Waruguru
August 31, 2023 at 8:06 PM

Who is Jennifer Kitna? Football fans might recognize her as Jon Kitna's wife and mother of his children. The NFL player's spouse lives a highly private life but has ardently supported Jon's career. Here is her biography and all the details of her background and career.

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Jennifer Kitna (R) with her daughter Jada Kitna. Photo: @jada.henderson77 (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Jon Kitna is an American quarterback who spent his professional career playing for franchises like the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, and Dallas Cowboys. He is now a high school football coach. Who is the player's wife, and what are some of her life details? Here is the story of Jennifer Kitna.

Jennifer Kitna's profile and bio summary

Full name

Jennifer Diane Durrow nee Kitna

Age

52 years old (As of 2023)

Nickname

Jenni

Date of birth

August 17, 1971

Zodiac sign

Leo

Place of birth

Portland, Oregon, USA

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Religion

Christian

Father

Charles 'Chuck' Durrow

Grandmother

Rosemary Durrow

Siblings

Timm Ready Durrow, Loretta Durrow

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Jon Kitna

Children

Jalen Kitna, Jada Kitna, Jamison Kitna, Jordan Kitna

Height

5 feet, 4 inches

Weight

64kgs

Eye colour

Brown

Hair colour

Brown

Education

Central Washington University

How old is Jennifer Kitna?

Jennifer Kitna (aged 52 years old as of 2023) was born on August 17, 1971, in Portland, Oregon. Unlike her husband, she has lived a private life away from the limelight. She is one year older than her husband, and they are close to clocking 30 years of marriage.

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Jennifer Kitna, the wife of Jon Kitna is a mother of four children. Photo: @jada.henderson77 (Modified by editor)
Source: Instagram

Background and early life

Jennifer is an American national born to Charles Durrow, but her mother's details remain a mystery. Her father worked in the U.S. Navy, while her grandmother, Rosemary Durrow, worked as a nurse. Unfortunately, Jennifer Kitna's family suffered a significant blow when Charles, her father, died in 1998.

Jennifer grew up alongside two younger siblings, Timm and Loretta Durrow. According to newsunzip.com, Tim is a Mortgage Advisor based in Portland, Oregon. He is married and has three children. The details of her sister, Loretta, are not public.

Education

Jennifer attended primary and high school, although the institutions are under wraps. After high school, she joined Central Washington University to pursue a teaching degree and graduated in 1996.

Jennifer Kitna's career

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Jennifer Kitna (L) and her daughter Jada Kitna, Jennifer Kitna (L) with her daugher, Jada, and husband Jon. Photo: @jada.henderson77 (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Jon Kitna's wife works as a high school teacher in Portland, Oregon. She is also involved in philanthropic work with the Jon & Jennifer Kitna Foundation, which provides scholarships and mentorship to underprivileged youth.

Marriage

Jennifer and Jon Kitna met while studying at the Central Washington University. They started dating shortly afterwards and tied the knot on August 13, 1994.

Jennifer Kitna's husband

Jon Kelly Kitna played football in college, although he initially wanted to pursue a teaching career. He appeared in 43 games and set the record for NAIA's (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) total offense with 12,907 yards. He retired from the league in 2012 following an injury and transitioned to coaching.

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Jon Kitna, Jennifer Kitna's husband played for the NFL and retired in 2012. Photo: @George Gojkovich
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Between 2012 and 2014, he worked as a Mathematics teacher and head football coach at Lincoln High School. He later moved to coaching exclusively. Jon and Jennifer are devoted Christians who have raised their children in the same faith.

Jon's turning point came while in the university. Jennifer caught him cheating with another woman at a time when he was struggling with several vices, including alcoholism. He committed to Jesus Christ, and Jennifer made the same decision a few months later.

How many children does Jon Kitna have?

Jon and Jenni have four biological children and are the legal guardians of two of Jon's cousins, Chris and Casey Kjos. Here are some details of Jennifer's children.

Jordan Kitna

Jennifer's firstborn son was born on October 30, 1997. He has taken after his father and played as a quarterback at Colorado State University. He now works as an Offensive Coordinator at Lakota East High School. Additionally, he is the founder and owner of QB Qorral, a quarterback training business. Jordan married Shileigh Kitna in 2021.

Kitna family and children
A photo collage of the Kitna siblings. To the left is Jalen and to the far right is Jordan. In the middle is Jamison and their sister, Jada. Photos: @jada.henderson77 (Modified by editor)
Source: Instagram

Jada Kitna

Jada is the only biological daughter of Jon and Jennifer Kitna. She was born on November 18, 1998, and studied at Arizona State University. She is now a custom shoe designer. Jada is married to NFL player LaDarius Hamilton, who plays for the San Francisco 49ers.

Jalen Kitna

Jalen was born on March 22, 2003. The 20-year-old played as a quarterback for the University of Florida Gators. He was charged with second-degree crimes in 2020, including distributing adult videos to minors. The accusation led to his suspension from the school team. However, these charges were dropped, and he has been working to regain his position.

Jalen Kitna
Jalen Kitna, one of Jon's sons, had five charges for possession of explicit underage material. Photos: Gator Bait Media (Modified by editor)
Source: Facebook

Jamison Kitna

Jennifer's lastborn son is a high school student and plays quarterback for the Lakota East High School football team. He is rated as a 3-star quarterback by 247 Sports.

Jennifer Kitna's Instagram

Netizens have been searching for Jennifer Kitna's images online. The athlete's wife does not have any social media presence. Her daughter Jada frequently publishes photos of her mother on her Instagram page.

What is Jennifer Kitna's net worth?

Mrs Kitna has kept mum about her financial portfolio, although she has likely earned a significant amount from her teaching career. Her husband Jon is worth approximately $12 million per Celebrity Net Worth.

Jennifer Kitna has stood by her husband and children as a strong pillar in their personal and professional growth. The NFL quarterback's wife embodies grace and strength, and her children will undoubtedly leave a legacy as they thrive in the world of sports just like their father.

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Grace Waruguru
Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.