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Notable Births & Deaths for Osteen ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Osteen. 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.

  • George 'Little George' Amick     (Race car driver)
  • Joe Auer     (Professional football)
  • Neil Bonnett     (Race car driver)
  • Roscoe 'Sputnik Monroe' Brumbaugh     (Professional wrestler)
  • Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews<1>
    • He was born in Tampa (FL) on April 3, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 23, 1993 (a Tuesday).
    • Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
    • Orlando is located in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Osteen (which is located in Volusia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 31.
  • Mike Cuellar     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Cuellar<1>
    • He was born in Santa Clara (Cuba) on May 8, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on April 2, 2010 (a Friday).
    • Orlando is located in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Osteen (which is located in Volusia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 73.
  • Darryl Dawkins     (Professional basketball)
  • Michael 'Mickey' Doolin     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
    • He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday).
    • Ashland is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
    • Orlando is located in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Osteen (which is located in Volusia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.     (Professional baseball)
  • Kirby Grant     (Actor)
    • Born: Kirby Grant Hoon, Jr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kirby Grant<1>
    • He was born in Butte (MT) on November 24, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Titusville (FL) on October 30, 1985 (a Wednesday).
    • Butte is located in Silver Bow County, Montana.
    • Titusville is located in Brevard County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Osteen (which is located in Volusia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 73.
    • He is buried at Missoula Cemetery, which is located in Missoula County, Montana.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Missoula Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Missoula Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Osteen to Missoula Cemetery
  • Sam Gruneisen     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Gruneisen<1>
    • He was born in Louisville (KY) on January 16, 1941 (a Thursday) and died in Ocoee (FL) on September 28, 2012 (a Friday).
    • Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
    • Ocoee is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Osteen (which is located in Volusia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • Billy Henderson     (Singer)
  • Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee     (Medical pioneer)
  • Napoleon 'Larry' Lajoie     (Major League Baseball)
  • Richard Manuel     (Musician)
  • Frederick Charles 'Fred' Merkle     (Major League Baseball)
  • Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett<1>
    • He was born in Dulwich (England) on April 16, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on February 7, 2000 (a Monday).
    • Orlando is located in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Osteen (which is located in Volusia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 56.
  • Teddy Randazzo     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Randazzo<1>
    • He was born in New York (NY) on May 13, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 21, 2003 (a Friday).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • Orlando is located in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Osteen (which is located in Volusia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • Robert Norman 'Bob' Ross     (Artist, TV personality)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Norman 'Bob' Ross<1>
    • He was born in Daytona Beach (FL) on October 29, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in New Smyrna Beach (FL) on July 4, 1995 (a Tuesday).
    • Daytona Beach is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Osteen. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
    • New Smyrna Beach is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Osteen. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
  • Bob Saget     (Comedian, TV host, director, actor)
  • Bobby Steel Smith     (Singer)

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.