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November's Veteran Of The Month: Verne Wiltse

Verne Wiltse grew up in St. Paul and eagerly joined the Navy when he was 17, and was stationed in California and trained to be a dental assistant.

After the service he went to Macalester College in St. Paul, got married and had a family.

Verne worked in food sales, then moved to Raovac for over 20 years, and eventually decided to start his own business called Wiltse and Associates.

Verne is retired and has 3 children, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

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