where are charlie kirk's parents

Charlie Kirk's parents live a private life and are not involved in politics. They raised him in Illinois in a politically moderate household. His mother was a mental health counselor, and his father was an architect who contributed to major projects including the Trump Tower in New York City. They lived in the Chicago suburbs; Kirk was born in Arlington Heights and raised primarily in Prospect Heights. His parents have remained out of the public spotlight even after Kirk became a public political figure and after his tragic death in 2025. They are known to be grandparents as of 2022 and 2024. Both parents encouraged education and community values but avoided political attention.