The former U.S. veteran army Si Robertson relishes a beautiful life after re-marrying the love of his life. What do the Army veteran and his lovely wife say about this? Let's take a walk into Si Robertson's married life and his career in the army.
Former U. S. Army Si Robertson Re-Married to The Love of His Life For Over Half-a-Century
The former U.S. Army Si Robertson has been a married man for nearly five decades. Si tied the know with his longtime girlfriend turned wife Christine Robertson in 1971.
During an interview, the Duck Dynasty star disclosed a heartwarming detail – he persistently extended marriage proposals a staggering 70 times before finally receiving an affirmative response from his beloved.
Now over fifty years later, their marriage remains rock solid. The husband and wife are proud parents as his wife gave birth to a daughter Trasa Lee Robertson Cobern and a son Scott Merritt Robertson.
The Duck Dynasty star's son Scott served in the US Army for many years and also served in Iraq. In November 2017, he dedicated a post on his Facebook to his son Scott and thanked everyone who served and sacrificed for others.
However, sources say that the proud grandparents of eight kids remarried his love a second time in a low-key ceremony. From the reports, the wedding took place at Robertson's son and daughter-in-law's home.
His two years old grandsons Conor Robertson and Logan Robertson escorted the bride down the aisle. Most importantly, the 70 years old US army veteran, Si looked smart in a camouflage tuxedo jacket while waiting for Christine. Above all, Nashville band The Mauldin Brothers entertained the lovely ceremony.
To the courage of Roberson's late marriage, actor Kirk Cameron sent a special video message praising the couple for such a loving and successful marriage. Also, the guest at the wedding signed an artwork by Kristen Myers that included a note from lovely Hollywood musician couple, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
After his remarriage, Si told in an interview with Good Morning America that after more than 70 times of his proposal, Christine finally said yes back in time. Also, Robertson admitted;
"One woman has already got my heart, we've been married for 43 years and her name is Miss Christine Robertson".
Meanwhile, there is no controversy regarding extramarital affairs within 48 years of marriage interval. Together, the couple lived a blissful married life. We just wish a happy future endeavor to the newlywed couple!
Duck Dynasty's Si Robertson Career And Net Worth
With his career in the U.S. Army and appearing on different shows, Si Robertson made a fortune with which he lives a blissful married life. As of 2019, Duck Hunter star Si Robertson's estimated net worth is $8 Million.
Well, it wasn't an overnight success for the US Army veteran as he struggled in many phases of his life.
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Initially, after dropping out of Louisiana Tech University, Si got drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Robertson retired from the army in 1993.
Well, he surely earned a handsome amount of money during his watch in the army. Basic Military Pay at his time of service was more than $10,000 annually.
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Upon his retirement from the Army, Si employed himself in his brother Phil's Duck Commander business. Also from there, the earnings added up to his net worth.
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Later, from his engagement with a family reality TV series, Si surely earns a lot of money. As from the reports, the Robertsons earn approximately $200,000 per episode which is to be divided among the 9 adults and 11 kids. As the senior member of the family, Si received more salary compared to others.
Well, the owner of the house he lives in is estimated to be more than $1 million and he resides blissfully with his wife in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Si Robertson: Quick Facts
- Silas Merritt Robertson was born on April 27, 1948, in Vivian, Louisiana, U.S.
- The sixth of seven children, Silas is the son of James Robertson and Merritt Robertson.
- He grew up with four brothers, Jimmy Frank Robertson, Harold Robertson, Tommy Robertson, and Phil Robertson, and two sisters, Judy Robertson and Jan Robertson.
- The dropout of Louisiana Tech University, Silas graduated from North Caddo High School.
- Along with his nephew and Willie Robertson, Si appeared in an episode of Last Man Standing.
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