Meet Rita Merchant, Chelsea DeBoer’s stepmother and her father’s wife, Randy Houska. After the new Chelsea show fabulous at home was announced, fans wondered if his father would star in the show. And who is he currently married to?
Meet Rita with this article where we explore details about her age, job, and more.
Meet Rita Merchant, wife of Randy Houska
Rita Merchant is the wife of Randy Houska. According to Rita’s FB, they were married on August 3, 2009 at Chapel in the Hills in Rapid City, South Dakota during the 2009 convention. They reportedly met in 2006 at Rita’s parents’ house while they were both going through a crisis. staff.
Randy wrote on his FB: “A few months later, he led me into the loving arms of Rita Merchant Houska, who was walking the same path. Our paths crossed and we both learned about unwavering love, complete trust, and enjoying life.”
On their last wedding anniversary in August 2022, Randy posted on his FB: “Time flies when you’re having fun. It seems like the blink of an eye and it’s been 13 years since, for whatever reason, Rita married me. Chapel in the Hills was our hangout with family and friends, then we hopped on the Harley and hit the road. The adventures do not end, they continue, and ours has no end. I can’t wait to see where it takes me next time, it sure will be sweet because we’ll be together.”
Teen Mom 2 fans remember Randy Houska as Chelsea DeBoer’s father. He appeared on the show and gave her advice when she was a new mom. Still as supportive as ever, Randy promoted his daughter on his Twitter: “Don’t forget to tune in @hgtv tonight at 8pm CST for Season 1 Episode 1 #DownHomeFab!!”
In Vermillion, South Dakota, Randy Houska, a dentist, is the owner of the Houska Dental Clinic. In 1989, shortly after graduating from the University of Nebraska Medical Center School of Dentistry, he founded his company with a small, close-knit group of people dedicated to dental excellence.
In addition, Randy worked at New Horizon Dental Center in Tempe, Arizona in 2023. In addition, he was a board member for the Vermillion Chamber and Development Company and a past president of the St. Agnes School Board, Rotary, United Way of Vermillion, and Knights of Colon.
Chelsea is the protagonist of his new series fabulous at home.
Do Rita Merchant and Randy Houska have children?
Rita Merchant and Randy Houska do not have children together, but they do have children from a previous marriage/relationship. According famous birthdays, Randy is the father of 6 children. Four of the six children are Teen Mom 2 star Chelsea Houska and her three older sisters; Melissa, Angie, and Emily, who rarely appeared on the MTV reality show.
Randy’s daughter Emily is the mother of three children; two daughters, Braylee and Male, and a son, Kysen, who was born in 2019. She married in 2020 and works as a corrections officer. Another daughter, Angie, is the mother of a son named Noah and a daughter who gave birth to a boy named Elijah in August 2017, making her a grandmother.
Melissa is a married woman. Her husband, Eric, is in the army. They have a daughter, Isabelle. They also lived in Germany for a short time.
Like Randy, Rita also has children from a previous marriage. She has a daughter named Mandi Graves Mueller and a son named Jesse Graves.
Mandi is the mother of three sons and one daughter. Her oldest child turned 12 in November 2020, her second child Gavin turned 10 in December 2022, and her youngest child is 6 years old and recently celebrated her birthday on January 3, 2023.
Rita’s son, Jesse, lives in Yankton, South Dakota and has been married to Katie Graves since July 25, 2015.
Rita Merchant Age
Rita Merchant was born in January 1958. So, in January 2023, she turned 65 years old.
commercial business rita
Rita Merchant is an entrepreneur who currently runs her own business called Rita’s of Yankton/Custer. Her business focus is to provide “beautiful floral arrangements, home decor to suit every taste, and reclaimed furniture restored in beautiful chalk colors.”
They also have a wide selection of handbags, jewelry, a wide selection of baby and toddler clothing, accessories, jewelry, and sunglasses to choose from. In addition, they also provide other services such as ear piercing. The business is located in two different locations; downtown Yankton, SD and a seasonal store located between Hill City, SD and Custer, SD with a store called Boyd’s Antiques.
The business is also present on the Internet. Here is his Facebook, Twitterand Instagram. They are also listed on the Yankton business page.
Rita and her husband are also avid fans of the University of South Dakota Cornhuskers and Coyotes. They like to attend as many games as possible.
Is Rita Merchant on Instagram?
Yes, Rita Merchant is on Facebook (@rita.merchanthouska) and Instagram (@ritasofyankton).
The Rita Merchant family
Rita Merchant has not yet told about her parents and another family member. However, her husband provided information about her parents. In March 2019, Randy said that he and his wife had the opportunity to buy the house from Rita’s father. Her mother died in the same house “gazing in peace at the lake she loved, with a family that adored her.”
Randy and Rita hoped the house would be a place where their grandson would play and make memories.
Another family member Rita spoke of was her cousin Barry Gilman.
Speaking of Randy’s family, he is the son of Iner Lloyd Houska. Randy also had a brother named Patrick Andrew Houska who served in the Army during Vietnam. Unfortunately, he was killed in a car accident when Randy was only 5 years old. At the time of the accident he was on sick leave on October 19, 1967. He was born on January 11, 1944.
Related FAQ
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When is Rita Merchant’s birthday?
Rita Merchant celebrates her birthday on January 10.
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Where is Rita Merchant from?
Rita calls South Sioux City, Nebraska, her hometown. However, she is currently based in Vermilion, South Dakota.
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