Kimberly Weems

There is always a woman behind a successful man. This phrase fits perfectly in the life of Kimberly Weems stood by her husband, John Thune, senator of South Dakota. Although Kimberly gained fame because of her husband, it was she who helped her husband become a successful politician.

Kimberly Weems served as the legislative aide for the state’s other senator and involved in state-level politics, doing special projects. However, she received public attention after marrying the senator and being involved in his campaigns. How is her married life going on at present? Let’s find out below.

Who is Kimberly Weems?

Kimberly Weems was born in Doland, South Dakota. Her parents are South Dakota natives. Since she gained fame due to her husband John Thune, the information about her family is still a mystery.

As per several sources, Kimberly attended Biola University and completed her degree in business administration. It was the same college where she met her husband, John. She was a cheer girl during her college days. As per her husband, she was a smart and shy type of girl during their college days.

Married John Thune

Kimberly Weems married the South Dakota senator and politician, John Thune in 1984. She met John during her college days and instantly fell in love with the tall and serious personality of John. They dated for a couple of months before tying the wedding knot.

Ultimately, the couple married in a private ceremony. They walked down the aisle following the Christian faith marriage ceremony. Kimberly wore a white gown on her wedding day and her husband also chose a matching white suit for their marriage. Looking at their wedding photo, Kimberly looks happy holding red flowers bouquet on her hand. The couple is happily married for 36 years and still, there are no rumors of their divorce or separation.

Blessed With Two Daughters

Kimberly Weems shares two daughters with John from their 36 years of marriage. Their eldest daughter, Britanny Thune Lundberg is married and lives in Washington DC. She works as the Vice president of development for the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers. Brittany did her masters in business from Belmont University in Nashville. She ran track and cross country in college.

Alongside, Kimberly’s younger daughter, Larissa Thune Hargens is also married. She works in marketing at the University of Sioux Falls. Larissa graduated with a master’s degree in history and political science from Bethel University in Minnesota.

Grandmother of Three

Kimberly Weems is a lucky person when it comes to family. She found gold in terms of a husband always stands by her side. Likewise, she is the mother of two beautiful daughters. Her youngest daughter, Larissa gave birth to her first child, Henley Joy Hargens. A few months later, her eldest daughter, Brittany gave birth to her first kid, John Mark Lindberg in April of 2017.

In addition, Kimberly became a grandmother of three when her daughter, Larissa welcomed her second child, Hewitt Thune Hargens on December 29, 2017. As of now, Mr. & Mrs. Thune visit their grandchildren whenever they are free from their works.

Net Worth – $100,000

Kimberly Weems enjoys a fortune of $100,000 from her career as a former legislative aide. She could have earned around $10,000 annually from working as senators legislative aide. As of now, she works as a business development executive at Sanford Health Plan in Sioux Falls. The Sioux health plan is a non-profit, integrated health care delivery system.

Meanwhile, her husband, John Thune holds a total net worth of $1 Million from his career as Senator of South Dakota. Her husband earns a salary of $174,000 annually as a senator. Kimberly lives a good and simple life with her husband in Sioux, South Dakota.