MANDAN, N.D. (KXNET) — Col. Vernon Huber, a Mandan native who served in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years, has died at the age of 96. According to the Weigel Funeral and Cremation Service, he died September 14th at his home in Mandan. KX News was honored to cover his story in 2021 when he finally achieved his dream of leading Mandan's Independence Day Parade. 43rd Bismarck Marathon takes place this weekend He became a prisoner of war in 1952 when his jet was hit by ground fire during the Korean War, forcing him to eject from the aircraft. For our full story on how he survived through that experience, click here. To learn more about his life and get information about services to be held in his honor, go to the Weigel Funeral and Cremation Service Facebook page. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW