Notable Births & Deaths for Wekiva ...

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

• Joe Auer     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 11, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 9, 2019 (a Saturday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park (Orange County, Florida).
  • Winter Park is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Auer<1>
• Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Tampa (FL) on April 3, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 23, 1993 (a Tueday) at the age of 31.
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews<1>
• Mike Cuellar     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Santa Clara (Cuba) on May 8, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on April 2, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 73.
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike Cuellar<1>
• Darryl Dawkins     (Professional basketball)
  • He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Northampton County, Pennsylvania).
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Darryl Dawkins<1>
• Michael 'Mickey' Doolin     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday) at the age of 71.
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
• Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Gadsden (AL) on July 1, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Etowah County, Alabama).
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.<1>
• Sam Gruneisen     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Louisville (KY) on January 16, 1941 (a Thursday) and died in Ocoee (FL) on September 28, 2012 (a Friday) at the age of 71.
  • Ocoee is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sam Gruneisen<1>
• Richard Manuel     (Musician)
  • He was born on April 3, 1943 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 4, 1986 (a Tueday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Avondale Cemetery (Perth County, Ontario).
  • Winter Park is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Richard Manuel<1>
• Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett     (Musician)
  • He was born in Dulwich (England) on April 16, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on February 7, 2000 (a Monday) at the age of 56.
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett<1>
• Teddy Randazzo     (Musician)
  • He was born in New York (NY) on May 13, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 21, 2003 (a Friday) at the age of 68.
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Teddy Randazzo<1>
• Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts     (Race car driver)
  • He was born in Tavares (FL) on January 20, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on July 2, 1964 (a Thursday) at the age of 35. He is buried at Daytona Memorial Park (Volusia County, Florida).
  • Tavares is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts<1>
• Bob Saget     (Comedian, TV host, director, actor)
  • Full name: Robert Lane Saget
  • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on May 17, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 9, 2022 (a Sunday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bob Saget<1>
• Bobby Steel Smith     (Singer)
  • He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 16, 2013 (a Saturday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Steel Smith<1>
• Kaye Stevens     (Singer, Actress)
  • Born: Catherine Louise Stephens
  • She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 21, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on December 28, 2011 (a Wednesday) at the age of 79. She is buried at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery (Broward County, Florida).
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kaye Stevens<1>
• James Wren 'Zack' Taylor     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Yulee (FL) on July 27, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Orlando (FL) on September 19, 1974 (a Thursday) at the age of 76.
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Wren 'Zack' Taylor<1>
• Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas     (Musician, actor, composer)
  • Full name: Dennis D.T. Thomas
  • He was born in Orlando (FL) on February 9, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Montclair (NJ) on August 7, 2021 (a Saturday) at the age of 70. The body was cremated.
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas<1>
• Joseph Bert 'Joe' Tinker     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Muscotah (KS) on July 27, 1880 (a Tueday) and died in Orlando (FL) on July 27, 1948 (a Tueday) at the age of 68.
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Bert 'Joe' Tinker<1>
• Noble 'Thin Man' Watts     (Musician)
  • He was born in De Land (FL) on February 17, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in De Land (FL) on August 24, 2004 (a Tueday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Union Cemetery (Volusia County, Florida).
  • De Land is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Wekiva.
  • De Land is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Noble 'Thin Man' Watts<1>
• Monte Weaver     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Helton (NC) on June 15, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on June 14, 1994 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Weaver<1>
• Taft 'Taffy' Wright     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Taft Shedron Wright
  • He was born in Tabor City (NC) on August 10, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on October 22, 1981 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Meadowbrook Cemetery (Robeson County, North Carolina).
  • Orlando is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Wekiva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Taft 'Taffy' Wright<1>

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