Yountville (Napa County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Yountville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Yountville. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on June 11, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Martinez (CA) on July 18, 1986 (a Friday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sierra Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sierra Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Sierra Hills Memorial Park
Edward William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milligan (NE) on July 17, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Vallejo (CA) on September 10, 1956 (a Monday).
- Milligan is located in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward William Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Golden Gate National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Golden Gate National Cemetery
Betty Ann Cain Bruno (Actress, reporter, TV host, author)
- She was born in Wahiawa (HI) on October 1, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Sonoma (CA) on July 30, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Wahiawa is located in , Hawaii.
- Sonoma is located in Sonoma County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Ann Cain Bruno<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
Luther A. Burbank (Botanist, horticulturist)
- He was born in Lancaster (MA) on March 7, 1849 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on April 11, 1926 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther A. Burbank<1>
Mahasti Dadebala (Singer)
- She was born in Tehran (Iran) on November 16, 1946 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on June 25, 2007 (a Monday).
- Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mahasti Dadebala<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Westwood Memorial Park
Joe DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio
- Also known as: Joseph Paul DiMaggio
- He was born in Martinez (CA) on November 25, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (FL) on March 8, 1999 (a Monday).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- Hollywood is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Vincent Paul DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Martinez (CA) on September 6, 1912 (a Friday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on October 3, 1986 (a Friday).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Mendocino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincent Paul DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Rose Memorial Park Cemetery
August 'Augie' Galan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on May 25, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on December 28, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- Fairfield is located in Solano County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Yountville. The cemetery is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for August 'Augie' Galan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Yountville to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Arnold 'Chick' Gandil (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on January 19, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on December 13, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Calistoga is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Yountville. Both communities are located in Napa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Yountville. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold 'Chick' Gandil<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Helena Public Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Yountville to St. Helena Public Cemetery
Charles Arnold 'Chick' Gandil (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on January 19, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on December 13, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Calistoga is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Yountville. Both communities are located in Napa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Yountville. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arnold 'Chick' Gandil<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Helena Public Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Helena Public Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to St. Helena Public Cemetery
Charles 'Chick' Hafey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on February 12, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on July 2, 1973 (a Monday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- Calistoga is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Yountville. Both communities are located in Napa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Yountville. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Chick' Hafey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Bud Jamison (Actor)
- Full name: William Edward Jamison
- He was born in Vallejo (CA) on February 15, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 30, 1944 (a Saturday).
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Jamison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Inglewood Park Cemetery
William 'Bud' Jamison (Actor)
- He was born in Vallejo (CA) on February 15, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 30, 1944 (a Saturday).
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bud' Jamison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Darrell Dean Johnson (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Horace (NE) on August 25, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on May 3, 2004 (a Monday).
- Horace is located in Greeley County, Nebraska.
- Fairfield is located in Solano County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Yountville. The cemetery is located in Solano County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Dean Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rockville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rockville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Rockville Cemetery
Jessie Brown Kalmar (Dancer, entertainer)
- She was born in Martinez (CA) on August 24, 1892 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on January 14, 1985 (a Monday).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessie Brown Kalmar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Harry Kerr (Songwriter)
- Full name: Harry David Kerr
- He was born in Santa Rosa (CA) on October 8, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1957 (a Monday).
- Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Kerr<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
James Henry 'Jim' Landis (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Fresno (CA) on March 9, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Napa (CA) on October 7, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County, California.
- Napa is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Yountville. Both communities are located in Napa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Tulocay Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south southeast of Yountville. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Henry 'Jim' Landis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tulocay Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tulocay Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Tulocay Cemetery
Sacheen Littlefeather (Actress, model, activist)
- Born: Marie Louise Cruz
- She was born in Salinas (CA) on November 14, 1946 (a Thursday) and died in Novato (CA) on October 2, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Salinas is located in Monterey County, California.
- Novato is located in Marin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Otoe - Missouria Cemetery, which is located in Noble County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sacheen Littlefeather<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Otoe - Missouria Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Otoe - Missouria Cemetery
Dario Lodigiani (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on June 6, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Napa (CA) on February 10, 2008 (a Sunday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Napa is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Yountville. Both communities are located in Napa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dario Lodigiani<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Earsell Mackbee (Professional football)
- He was born in Brookhaven (MS) on January 15, 1941 (a Wednesday) and died in Vallejo (CA) on November 9, 2009 (a Monday).
- Brookhaven is located in Lincoln County, Mississippi.
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Yountville (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Yountville. The cemetery is located in Solano County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earsell Mackbee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yountville to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
James D. 'Jim' McElroy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Napa (CA) on November 5, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died in Needles (CA) on July 24, 1889 (a Wednesday).
- Napa is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Yountville. Both communities are located in Napa County.
- Needles is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James D. 'Jim' McElroy<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.