Mini Bio (1). John Kasich was born on May 13, 1952 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, USA as John Richard Kasich. He has been married to Karen Waldbilllig since March 22, 1997.They have two children.ini Bio (1). John Kasich was born on May 13, 1952 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, USA as John Richard Kasich. He has been married to Karen Waldbilllig since March 22, 1997. They have two children.