Notable Births & Deaths for Wesley ...

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

• 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Wesley.
  • Humboldt is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Wesley.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Gotch<1>
• Joseph Hilarian 'Joe' Hatten     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Bancroft (IA) on November 7, 1916 (a Tueday) and died in Redding (CA) on December 16, 1988 (a Friday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Ogburn Inwood Cemetery (Shasta County, California).
  • Bancroft is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Wesley.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Hilarian 'Joe' Hatten<1>
• Frances Lee     (Actress)
  • Born: Merna Phyllis Tibbetts
  • She was born in Eagle Grove (IA) on May 5, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in Cardiff-by-the-Sea (CA) on October 10, 1999 (a Sunday) at the age of 93. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Eagle Grove is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Wesley.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frances Lee<1>
• Harry Reasoner     (Journalist)
  • He was born in Dakota City (IA) on April 17, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on August 6, 1991 (a Tueday) at the age of 68.
  • Dakota City is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Wesley.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Reasoner<1>