‘Deadliest Catch’: Who Is Johnathan Hillstrand’s Wife? All About His Family
Johnathan Hillstrand is one of the crab fisherman featured on Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch. He started on the show in Season 2 and remained a cast member until Season 13. He then took a two-season hiatus before returning in Season 16 and has remained on the show as captain of the F/V Time Bandit ever since.
Fans have gotten to know about Johnathan’s life away from the rough Alaskan waters over the years. That, of course, includes his love life and the family he has to leave behind when he goes on his fishing expeditions. Below, we rounded up everything we know about Johnathan’s wife, their family, and how their relationship began.
Who is Johnathan Hillstrand’s wife?
Johnathan’s wife is Heather Hillstrand. While little is known about her personal life and career, she often travels with her husband and has joined him on crab fishing expeditions in the past.
How did Johnathan Hillstrand meet his wife?
Johnathan and Heather reportedly met in church. It’s unclear exactly when they started dating, but it was “several years” before their November 2017 wedding. The couple tied the knot in Las Vegas in November 2017.
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Does Johnathan Hillstrand have kids?
Yes, Johnathan is a father to two adult children, son Scott and daughter Tae, from a previous relationship. Scott previously worked with his father as a deckhand and was featured in several episodes of Deadliest Catch before leaving the show to focus on spending time with his family. Johnathan also has two grandchildren.
Prior to marrying Johnathan, Heather welcomed three daughters of her own. She also has grandchildren.
How many times has Johnathan Hillstrand been married?
Johnathan has been married twice. He shares his two children with his first wife, although her identity has not been publicly revealed. It’s unclear when they tied the knot and for how long they were married.
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