Alaska Highway, Company A. Born: 19 February 1916, Minnesota. Died: 4 January 2003, Two Harbors, Minnesota. Enlisted 12 January 2003. Released: 6 December 1945. Education: four years high school. Occupation: laborer railroad. Spouse: Tynne J. Kylen. Father: Emil Wirt (Wiert) worked as a hostler on the railroad. Mother: Hilma Kaisala (Kisler). Both of Taisto’s parents were born in Finland.