If you follow the NFL, you must have surely heard of Benjamin Todd “Ben” Roethlisberger, one of the wealthiest American football quarterbacks. He used to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers of NFL until he retired early in 2022. Over the years, he has made quite an impact in American football and has become a household name for many fans.
Read on to know more about the man who influenced this football star to achieve what he has – his father, Kenneth Todd Roethlisberger.
Personal Life
Kenneth Todd Roethlisberger is best known for being a former pitcher and quarterback at Georgia Tech. He was born in 1956 to parents Kenneth Carl Roethlisberger and Audrey Louise Heslop. However, the exact time and date of his birth is not known. He is of Swiss ancestry. His surname, Roethlisberger, has roots in Geissbühl, a rural hamlet located in Lauperswil, Switzerland.
Career and Education
Kenneth Todd Roethlisberger is a former pitcher and quarterback at Georgia Tech. Even during his high school days, he was an extraordinary three-sport star and has been named to the Elida High School Hall of Fame. He had even received a scholarship to play football at Georgia Tech, where he played quarterback, and later pitcher. A knee injury forced him to quit his football career. For the last two years of school, he played pitcher for the Yellow Jacket’s baseball team.
He no longer pursues a career in sports nowadays. He runs the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation, that supports the police and fire departments nationwide.
Spouse
During his life, Kenneth Todd Roethlisberger married twice. He married Ida Jane Foust on September 1, 1979 in Allen County, Ohio. From this marriage, the couple had two children – son Benjamin Todd “Ben” Roethlisberger and daughter Carlee Roethlisberger. However, due to some reasons, they filed for divorce and their divorce was finalized on July 26, 1984 in Allen County, Ohio, when Ben Roethlisberger was just two years old. Though there has not been much mention about his second wife, some sources suggest that her name was Brenda.
Children
Kenneth Todd Roethlisberger had two children from his first marriage – son Benjamin Todd “Ben” Roethlisberger and daughter Carlee Roethlisberger. Both of them have developed a passion for sports, and have played in several major leagues and places.
Both Benjamin and Carlee Roethlisberger have followed a career in sports. Benjamin Roethlisberger used to play professional football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL until he retired early in 2022. He is the youngest Super Bowl-winning quarterback, and one of the most efficient passers in the game. His sister Carlee too used to be one of Ohio’s top basketball players before she committed to Oklahoma. She was an outstanding volleyball player in high school and a member of the beach volleyball team at Irvine Valley College.
Net Worth
The net worth of Kenneth Todd Roethlisberger is not public information since it has been a long time since he played football. Further, he used to play for his college team, and not in the professional league. However, his son Ben Roethlisberger played professional football for Pittsburgh Steelers and has a net worth of $118 million.
Conclusion
Kenneth Todd Roethlisberger is living quite a happy and successful life. He used to play quarterback at Georgia Tech, and his children too have followed a similar career path. He seems to have been a really motivating and inspirational father, who helped his children walk towards success and achieve great heights.
