Wawasee (Kosciusko County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wawasee ...

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

Andy Adams (Author)
- He was born in Columbia City (IN) on May 3, 1859 (a Tuesday) and died in Colorado Springs (CO) on September 26, 1935 (a Thursday).
- Columbia City is located in Whitley County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- Colorado Springs is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wawasee to Evergreen Cemetery
John Bowers (Actor)
- Born: John Bowersox
- He was born in Garrett (IN) on December 27, 1885 (a Sunday) and died in Malibu (CA) on November 17, 1936 (a Tuesday).
- Garrett is located in DeKalb County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bowers<1>
Pete Candoli (Musician)
- He was born in Mishawaka (IN) on June 28, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Studio City (CA) on January 11, 2008 (a Friday).
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Candoli<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wawasee to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Louis 'Lou' Criger (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Elkhart (IN) on February 3, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in Tucson (AZ) on May 14, 1934 (a Monday).
- Elkhart is located in Elkhart County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- Tucson is located in Pima County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Park, which is located in Pima County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis 'Lou' Criger<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Memorial Park (AZ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wawasee to Evergreen Memorial Park
Lloyd C. Douglas (Author)
- Full name: Lloyd Cassel Douglas
- He was born in Columbia City (IN) on August 27, 1877 (a Monday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 13, 1951 (a Tuesday).
- Columbia City is located in Whitley County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd C. Douglas<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wawasee to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Frederick Landis 'Freddie' Fitzsimmons (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mishawaka (IN) on July 28, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Yucca Valley (CA) on November 18, 1979 (a Sunday).
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- Yucca Valley is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Montecito Memorial Park, which is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Landis 'Freddie' Fitzsimmons<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montecito Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montecito Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wawasee to Montecito Memorial Park
Allan 'Rocky' Lane (Actor)
- Born: Harold Leonard Albershart
- He was born in Mishawaka (IN) on September 22, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 27, 1973 (a Saturday).
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allan 'Rocky' Lane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wawasee to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Clyde Lovellette (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Petersburg (IN) on September 7, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in North Manchester (IN) on March 9, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Petersburg is located in Pike County, Indiana.
- North Manchester is located in Wabash County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Falls Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the south of Wawasee. The cemetery is located in Wabash County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Lovellette<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Falls Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Falls Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wawasee to Falls Cemetery
George Richard Mann (Architect)
- He was born in Syracuse (IN) on July 2, 1856 (a Wednesday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on March 20, 1939 (a Monday).
- Syracuse is located nearby and to the west of Wawasee.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Richard Mann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wawasee to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Dr. Ralph McInerny (Author)
- He was born in Minneapolis (MN) on February 24, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Mishawaka (IN) on January 29, 2010 (a Friday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northwest of Wawasee. The cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Ralph McInerny<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wawasee to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Chick Stahl (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Charles Sylvester Stahl
- He was born in Avilla (IN) on January 10, 1873 (a Friday) and died in West Baden Springs (IN) on March 28, 1907 (a Thursday).
- Avilla is located in Noble County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- West Baden Springs is located in Orange County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the southeast of Wawasee. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chick Stahl<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wawasee to Lindenwood Cemetery
Rose Hartwick Thorpe (Poet)
- She was born in Mishawaka (IN) on July 18, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on July 19, 1939 (a Wednesday).
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rose Hartwick Thorpe<1>
Verne Troyer (Actor)
- He was born in Sturgis (MI) on January 1, 1969 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 21, 2018 (a Saturday).
- Sturgis is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Verne Troyer<1>
Rollie Hubert 'Bunions' Zeider (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Auburn (IN) on November 16, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Garrett (IN) on September 12, 1967 (a Tuesday).
- Auburn is located in DeKalb County, Indiana.
- Garrett is located in DeKalb County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Wawasee (which is located in Kosciusko County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east of Wawasee. The cemetery is located in DeKalb County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rollie Hubert 'Bunions' Zeider<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wawasee to Woodlawn Cemetery

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.