Margie Ellisor

Margie Ellisor is a well-renowned newscaster who has made significant contributions in the field of journalism. She has consistently given her best as a morning news anchor for FOX 2 News for over two decades.

From a public view, Ellisor is a top-rated news anchor, who gained recognition after her Margie's Money Saver news segment became popular throughout the United States. So, what is happening in Ellisor's personal life? Did she marry twice?

Is Fox 2 News Anchor, Margie Married? Who is Her Husband?

St. Louis, Missouri-based news anchor, Ellisor is not married yet, but she is planning to get hitched with her fiance, Rafer Weigel, an American broadcast journalist. The pair were best friends for almost five years since 2015 until unless Margie agrees to marry him after he proposed to her for marriage.

Ellisor's fiance, Rafer could not hold his happiness back and told the world through a Facebook post that how grateful he is after Margie chose him as her life partner on 24th December 2020. Currently, the duo is dividing their work time in St. Louis, Missouri, and Chicago, Illinois.

Before engagement with Rafer, Margie was a married woman and the mother of three children from her past marital affair. Besides, her fiance, Weigel was also in a marital relationship with an American photographer, Tiffany Weigel. They also share a son, Heathcliff John Weigel (born on 20th November 2009) from their broken marriage.

How was Margie Ellisor's Early Life?

Margie was born into a military family, where her father was a U.S. Air Force officer while her mother was a registered nurse and homemaker. As she grew up in a solid military background, Margie raises her voice for the support of veterans. Likewise, Modern Family actor, Nolan Gould is also from a military family.

Margie spent her childhood with her three siblings, including two sisters and one brother, who was in the U.S. Navy SEALs. Also, her late grandfather served in the army medical department during the Second World War whilst her uncle fought in the Vietnam war.  

Ellisor attended St. Cloud State University based in Minnesota after her high school graduation. During her tenure at the university, she performed in various theatre plays. Later, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mass Communications, with a double major in Broadcast Television, and Speech Communication.

How Much Does Margie Ellisor Make Annually? Explore her Net Worth!

A two-times Emmy award-winning journalist, Margie started working as a news anchor at KRCG-TV based in Jefferson City, Missouri, in 1992. She then served as a morning show co-host for KMOV-TV, iHeartMedia, and Emmis Communications from 1999 to 2003.

Margie also served as a co-host and radio jockey on KSD-FM and anchors at Z107-7 TV. Moreover, she worked on the Steve and DC Radio Show as a newscaster. Back in 2007, she guests appeared in the children's reality TV show, Kids by the Dozen. She has been working as a general assignment reporter at FOX 2 KTVI-TV station since 1999.

Margie might be receiving a hefty paycheque throughout her news anchoring career. Just in a similar case, a Fox 2 News anchor makes an annual average salary of $75,000. So, this could be comparable to Ellisor's yearly income. Currently, she boasts a decent net worth of $250,000 as of 2021. 

A Helpful Contribution to Children's Social Welfare

Rafer Weigel's fiancee, Margie is actively working with her various non-profit organizations for the welfare of underprovided children. She primarily focuses on the health issues of infants, who are born with disabilities. Moreover, she served as a board of directors of the Communications Committee for the March of Dimes.

Margie regularly raises funds for Children's Miracle Network, which helps children with various health problems. She also donates funds to various non-profit organizations like Learning Disabilities, Autism Speaks, the Salvation Army, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Similarly, she hosted the 2nd Annual WALK 4 AFRICA charity campaign for fundraisers at Creve Coeur Park in March 2018.

Throughout her journalism career, Ellisor received numerous honors and accolades. She initially received an Outstanding News Series Awards from the Missouri Broadcaster's Association. Later, she became the first to cover sports news from the Kansas City Press Club. She also won two Emmy Awards for her community service and news series coverages. Similarly, Cuban-American journalist, Jose Diaz-Balart is a two times Emmy Award winner.

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