Wilder Center (Kent County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wilder Center ...

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

Roger Bruce Chaffee (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Bruce Chaffee<1>
- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on February 15, 1935 (a Friday) and died in Cape Canaveral (FL) on January 27, 1967 (a Friday).
- Grand Rapids is located nearby and to the southeast of Wilder Center.
- Cape Canaveral is located in Brevard County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wilder Center to Arlington National Cemetery
Burt Kennedy (Director, author)
- Full name: Burton Raphael Kennedy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burt Kennedy<1>
- He was born in Muskegon (MI) on September 3, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on February 15, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Muskegon is located in Muskegon County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wilder Center (which is located in Kent County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wilder Center to Arlington National Cemetery
John Leonard Lavan (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Leonard Lavan<1>
- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on October 28, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on May 29, 1952 (a Thursday).
- Grand Rapids is located nearby and to the southeast of Wilder Center.
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Wilder Center to Arlington National Cemetery
Colonel Jack Robert Lousma (Astronaut - Skylab 2, USMC, aeronautical engineer)
- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on February 29, 1936 (a Saturday) (which is Leap Day).
- Grand Rapids is located nearby and to the southeast of Wilder Center.
Winsor McCay (Cartoonist, animator)
- Full name: Zenas Winsor McCay
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winsor McCay<1>
- He was born in Spring Lake (MI) on September 26, 1869 (a Sunday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on July 25, 1934 (a Wednesday).
- Spring Lake is located in Ottawa County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Wilder Center (which is located in Kent County).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy<1>
- He was born in Jenison (MI) on January 9, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Grandville (MI) on November 9, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Jenison is located in Ottawa County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Wilder Center (which is located in Kent County).
- Grandville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Wilder Center. Both communities are located in Kent County.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Grandville Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Wilder Center. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandville Cemetery<1>
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- From Wilder Center to Grandville Cemetery
Benny McCoy (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benny McCoy<1>
- He was born in Jenison (MI) on January 9, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Grandville (MI) on November 9, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Jenison is located in Ottawa County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Wilder Center (which is located in Kent County).
- Grandville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Wilder Center. Both communities are located in Kent County.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Grandville Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Wilder Center. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandville Cemetery<1>
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- From Wilder Center to Grandville Cemetery
John McGowan (Playwright, screenwriter)
- Also known as: Jack McGowan
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John McGowan<1>
- He was born in Muskegon (MI) on January 2, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 28, 1977 (a Saturday).
- Muskegon is located in Muskegon County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wilder Center (which is located in Kent County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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- From Wilder Center to Kensico Cemetery
Earl Morrall (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Morrall<1>
- He was born in Muskegon (MI) on May 17, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Naples (FL) on April 25, 2014 (a Friday).
- Muskegon is located in Muskegon County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wilder Center (which is located in Kent County).
- Naples is located in Collier County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- We don't have any burial details.
Walter Clement 'Wally' Pipp (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Clement 'Wally' Pipp<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on February 17, 1893 (a Friday) and died in Grand Rapids (MI) on January 11, 1965 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Grand Rapids is located nearby and to the southeast of Wilder Center.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south southeast of Wilder Center. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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- From Wilder Center to Woodlawn Cemetery
Don Quinn (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Quinn<1>
- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on November 18, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 30, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Grand Rapids is located nearby and to the southeast of Wilder Center.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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- From Wilder Center to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Frank Rice (Actor, singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Rice<1>
- He was born in Muskegon (MI) on May 13, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 1936 (a Thursday).
- Muskegon is located in Muskegon County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wilder Center (which is located in Kent County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Wilder Center to Valhalla Memorial Park
Jack Rice (Actor)
- Born: Earl Clifford Rice
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Rice<1>
- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on May 14, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on December 14, 1968 (a Saturday).
- Grand Rapids is located nearby and to the southeast of Wilder Center.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Wilder Center to Valhalla Memorial Park
Elizabeth Wilson (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Elizabeth Wilson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Wilson<1>
- She was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on April 4, 1921 (a Monday) and died in New Haven (CT) on May 9, 2015 (a Saturday).
- Grand Rapids is located nearby and to the southeast of Wilder Center.
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Oakhill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south southeast of Wilder Center. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakhill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wilder Center to Oakhill Cemetery
Dick York (Actor)
- Full name: Richard Allen York
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick York<1>
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on September 4, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in East Grand Rapids (MI) on February 20, 1992 (a Thursday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- East Grand Rapids is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Wilder Center. Both communities are located in Kent County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Plainfield Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east northeast of Wilder Center. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Plainfield Cemetery<1>
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- From Wilder Center to Plainfield Cemetery
George Zuverink (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Zuverink<1>
- He was born in Holland (MI) on August 20, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Tempe (AZ) on August 8, 2014 (a Friday).
- Holland is located in Ottawa County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Wilder Center (which is located in Kent County).
- Tempe is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Green Acres Memorial Park, which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Acres Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wilder Center to Green Acres Memorial Park

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.