Kiesling was born in 1903 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. His parents, Wenzel and Barbara Kiesling, were natives of Bohemia who immigrated to the United States in 1890 and 1888, respectively. Kiesling had a younger brother, Edward. His father worked as a cutter in a leather works and later in a garment factory.1910 Census entry for Wensel Kiesling and family. Son Walter, age 7, born in Minnesota. Census Place: St Paul Ward 12, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T624_720; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 1374733. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line].1920 Census entry for Wenzel Kiesling and family. Son Walter, age 16, born in Minnesota. Census Place: St Paul Ward 12, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T625_854; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 146. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line].
