Dr. Wietholder received his bachelors degree from Quincy University, then enlisted in the U.S. Army. While serving in the Army, Dr. Wietholder obtained his masters degree. Shortly thereafter, he attended dental school at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, graduating Cum Laude in 2011. Dr. Wietholder then completed a one-year residency in general dentistry with the Army at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan and completed his active duty service recently after 10 years. He continues to serve in the U.S. Army Reserves.
His son, Lucas, enjoys hunting and playing sports, especially baseball. Ellie, his daughter, likes art and horse riding. When Dr. Wietholder is not busy with his childrens activities, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and St. Louis Cardinals baseball.