Jon's father did pass away when the babies were a few months old. He was their hands-on helpful grandparent and they miss him dearly. Jon's mom, however, is still present in their life, but just doesn't want to be on TV. Jon talks to his mom more than once a day and she does see the kids. She lives 80+ miles from the Gosselins and isn't able to be in the children's immediate life.
Kate's parents have nothing to do not only with Kate and her family, but with all of her siblings' families as well. They have basically detached themselves from their children and grandchildren. The live and work in the same area the Gosselins live.
Jon addresses the issue of their parents -- and their involvement with the family -- in an interview with KUTV. See Sources and Related Links below this answer for the video: mention of the grandparents is in the 2nd or 3rd video segment.
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Kate is not estranged from her parents. She stated in an episode of the show that they simply don't live in the same neighborhood. And added that just because you don't see them on the show, they still participate in the lives of all 8 Gosselin children.
Jon's father did pass away when the babies were a few months old. He was their hands-on helpful grandparent and they miss him dearly. Jon's mom, however, is still present in their life, but just doesn't want to be on TV. Jon talks to his mom more than once a day and she does see the kids.
Kate Gosselin is estranged from her parents. Because when the babies were born, Kates dad donated cribs and clothing, and Kate refused since the clothing was not matching, and the cribs were not exactly the same.
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Jon's father is deceased. His mom is remarried. According to Jon she has moved far away and isn't able to be in the children's immediate life. Kates parents are "Out of the picture". Lets just say its personal. Kate's father has his Masters Degree in Education. He is a Teacher, a Minister, owns a large Campground, was in local government and they just built a large beautiful house. Due to various reasons unknown to the viewers they are not around. Kate is not estranged from her parents. She stated in an episode of Jon and Kate Plus Eight that they simply don't live in the same neighborhood and just because you don't see them on the show, they still participate in the lives of all 8 Gosselin Children. Another Answer
The Kreider's are living in Hershey, PA (supposedly disowned by Kate). Jon's father, Mr. Gosselin died when the twins were 2. Mrs. Gosselin (now remarried) still lives in Wyomissing, PA. She and her new husband don't have much at all to do with the kids.
Kate Gosselin's parents are Kenton E. and Charlene R. Kreider.
They live in Hershey, Pa.
In the 1970s they purchased 86 acres of property on Elizabethtown rd in Palmyra, Pa. Thy lived in the farmhouse w/barn and on the rest they tried to start a Christian Campground called "Jubilee Acres Christian Campground."
They sold it after Kenton was brought in front of the Londonderry Township zoning board after he violated numerous zoning laws while operating it.
The current owners have made part of it into a trailer park which you can see from the road which is why there are numerous discrepancies over whether Kate grew up in a trailer park or not.
She did not.
They bought property down the road and built a new house, where they still live.
Kate Gosselin's parents' names are Charlene and Kenton Kreider.
Jon Gosselin's father is deceased. His mom is remarried. According to Jon, she has moved far away and isn't able to be in the children's immediate life. Jon's mother lives somewhere in Pennsylvania. Jon addresses the issue of their parents -- and their involvement with the family -- in an interview with KUTV. See Related Links for the video: mention of the grandparents is in the 2nd or 3rd video segment. Other comments by WikiAnswers contributors
Jon Gosselins dad died in 2004, and Jons mom is living in Norh Central Pennsylvania.
Jon's father is deceased. Jon's mother is remarried and lives in north central Pennsylvania. She does not live close enough to be involved in the Gosselin's daily lives, but Jon speaks to her at least once a day on his cell phone.
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Jons father passed away while his mother is in Hawaii i believe.
Jon's dad was a retired dentist who passed away. He was a frequent visitor in the early days and is greatly missed. Jon's mom lives about 3 hours away from the new manse in Pennsylvania. She has her own life and seldom spends time with the family.
They just don't choose to be involved. They don't want to be in the spotlight
Mount Joy, PA
Jon doesn't have any siblings.
Well I can only answer for Jon's dad, he was not there because he's dead.
both, sometimes Kate will stay with them in their house and sometimes Jon will
The bulk of Jon and Kate Gosselins family and friends live in the Pennsylvania and mid-Atlantic states. Jon and Kates siblings all live in the Pennsylvania area. But, all of the Gosselins have traveled a lot for their jobs... they might have made friends that live in Oklahoma. ... but that is private information.
Yes, Kate Gosselins are alive and well and live in central Pennsylvania. Yes. Kate's parents are both still alive and living in the same part of Pennsylvania as the Gosselins.
No. Jon Gosselins father is deceased, and his mother is remarried and does not live close by.
Well I can only answer for Jon's dad, he was not there because he's dead.
both, sometimes Kate will stay with them in their house and sometimes Jon will
The bulk of Jon and Kate Gosselins family and friends live in the Pennsylvania and mid-Atlantic states. Jon and Kates siblings all live in the Pennsylvania area. But, all of the Gosselins have traveled a lot for their jobs... they might have made friends that live in Oklahoma. ... but that is private information.
Jon Gosselins full name is Jonathan Keith Gosselin.
Yes, Kate Gosselins are alive and well and live in central Pennsylvania. Yes. Kate's parents are both still alive and living in the same part of Pennsylvania as the Gosselins.
Jon and Kate do discuss their parents on the show. During the episode Viewer FAQ, Jon and Kate explain that Jon's father was very involved with the sextuplets, but that he died when they were very little. Jon's mother is remarried, and does not live close enough to be involved in their day-to-day lives. Jon explained that while his mother is not close by, they talk on the phone nearly every day. Kate's parents live in the same general area as the Gosselins, but are not involved for a variety of private, personal reasons.
Yes, Jon Gosselin's mother lives in the United States. She lives in another part of Pennsylvania.
No. Jon Gosselins father is deceased, and his mother is remarried and does not live close by.
His mom is from Hawaii (but is of Korean descent). Not sure where his dad is from, but he is of Scotch Welsh heritage. See related questions for information about Jon Gosselins ethnic heritage.
The Gosselins rarely talk about the grandparents and they do not say to protect the parents' privacy.
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Jon and Kate rarely talk about the grandparents. During the View FAQ episode of season 4 they explained that Jon's father is deceased, and his mother does not live nearby. According to Kate her parents "did not know how to help us" - and while they live in the same general area, they choose not to be on camera.