Owner John Renschen worked in the same building for 53 years Written By: Steve Gardiner | ×
John and Heidi Renschen, owners of Walt’s Shoe Service, closed the Red Wing business on Oct. 30, 2020. Steve Gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
RED WING When John Renschen was in 10th grade, a friend was leaving to serve in Vietnam. He told Renschen to apply for the position he d be leaving at Walt s ShoeService in Red Wing.
Renscheninterviewed for the job and owner Walt Oliver hired him.
“I didn’t even have a driver’s license,” Renschen said. “He was just a good guy to work for, so I stuck it out. I learned all about repairing shoes and boots.”