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Notable Births & Deaths for Rinard ...

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

  • Samuel Zachary Arkoff     (Producer)
  • Earl Dew     (Jockey)
  • Kenny Gardner     (Singer)
  • Frank Gotch     (Professional wrestler)
    • He was born in Humboldt (IA) on April 27, 1877 (a Friday) and died in Humboldt (IA) on December 16, 1917 (a Sunday) at the age of 40.
    • Humboldt is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rinard.
    • Humboldt is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rinard.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Gotch<1>
  • Thomas Orlo Heggen     (Author, playwright)
  • Robert Willard 'Bob' Pierce     (Social reformer)

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.