After hearing his story, Von Ehwegen’s friends and family decided he needed to be recognized for his life’s achievements and worked with East Sac County High School to get him an honorary diploma.

After hearing his story, Von Ehwegen’s friends and family decided he needed to be recognized for his life’s achievements and worked with East Sac County High School to get him an honorary diploma.

LAKE VIEW, Iowa (KTIV/Gray News) - A 107-year-old World War II veteran joined the graduating class of an Iowa high school to collect his diploma Sunday afternoon.Orville Von Ehwegen was amongst the ...

After hearing his story, Von Ehwegen’s friends and family decided he needed to be recognized for his life’s achievements and worked with East Sac County High School to get him an honorary diploma.