He and his family lived in a forest within the Shiganshina District.
He seemed to be a lighthearted but hard working man. When asked by Mikasa how babies were made, he jokingly claimed he did not know and suggested she ask Dr. Jaeger when he arrives.
It is hinted that Mikasa's father, or a close relative of his, was driven into poverty due to their business failing. As such, Mikasa's father and his family lived in the woods within the Shiganshina District to avoid persecution from the government