Buffalo (Wright County, MN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Buffalo ...

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

Patty Andrews (Singer)
- Full name: Patricia Marie Andrews
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Andrews<1>
- She was born in Mound (MN) on February 16, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Northridge (CA) on January 30, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Mound is located in Hennepin County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buffalo to Westwood Memorial Park
John 'Johnny' Edwin Blanchard (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Johnny' Edwin Blanchard<1>
- He was born in Minneapolis (MN) on February 26, 1933 (a Sunday) and died in Robbinsdale (MN) on March 25, 2009 (a Wednesday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Robbinsdale is located in Hennepin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the east southeast of Buffalo. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Snelling National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Buffalo to Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Jimmy 'Jumpin Jimmy' Earle Brown (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy 'Jumpin Jimmy' Earle Brown<1>
- He was born in Great Bend (KS) on August 8, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Maple Grove (MN) on December 18, 2006 (a Monday).
- Great Bend is located in Barton County, Kansas.
- Maple Grove is located in Hennepin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the east southeast of Buffalo. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Snelling National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Snelling National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buffalo to Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Keith Fahnhorst (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keith Fahnhorst<1>
- He was born in Saint Cloud (MN) on February 6, 1952 (a Wednesday) and died in Eden Prairie (MN) on June 12, 2018 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Cloud is located in Stearns County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- Eden Prairie is located in Hennepin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Buffalo. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Buffalo to Lakewood Cemetery
Joe Haynes (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Haynes<1>
- He was born in Lincolnton (GA) on September 21, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Hopkins (MN) on January 6, 1967 (a Friday).
- Lincolnton is located in Lincoln County, Georgia.
- Hopkins is located in Hennepin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Buffalo to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Joseph Warren Hutton (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Warren Hutton<1>
- He was born in Excelsior (MN) on October 6, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (MN) on October 20, 2009 (a Tuesday).
- Excelsior is located in Hennepin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- Bloomington is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Buffalo. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buffalo to Lakewood Cemetery
Scott 'The Fighting Frenchman' LeDoux (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott 'The Fighting Frenchman' LeDoux<1>
- He was born in Crosby (MN) on January 7, 1949 (a Friday) and died in Coon Rapids (MN) on August 11, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Crosby is located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
- Coon Rapids is located in Anoka County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east southeast of Buffalo. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Buffalo to Hillside Cemetery
Edwyn Robert Owen (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwyn Robert Owen<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis Park (MN) on June 8, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Topeka (KS) on October 5, 2007 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis Park is located in Hennepin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- Topeka is located in Shawnee County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Shawnee County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Buffalo to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Prince (Singer, songwriter, musician, producer, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
- Born: Prince Rogers Nelson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prince<1>
- He was born in Minneapolis (MN) on June 7, 1958 (a Saturday) and died in Chanhassen (MN) on April 21, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Chanhassen is located in Carver County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
Marion Ross (Actress)
- Born: Marian Ellen Ross
- She was born in Watertown (MN) on October 25, 1928 (a Thursday).
- Watertown is located in Carver County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
Howie 'Stretch' Schultz (Major League Baseball, professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howie 'Stretch' Schultz<1>
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on July 3, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Chaska (MN) on October 30, 2009 (a Friday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Chaska is located in Carver County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east southeast of Buffalo. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buffalo to Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery
Malik Sealy (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Malik Sealy<1>
- He was born in Bronx (NY) on February 1, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Saint Louis Park (MN) on May 20, 2000 (a Saturday).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Saint Louis Park is located in Hennepin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Buffalo to Ferncliff Cemetery
William Robert 'Bill' Tuttle (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Robert 'Bill' Tuttle<1>
- He was born in Elmwood (IL) on July 4, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Anoka (MN) on July 27, 1998 (a Monday).
- Elmwood is located in Peoria County, Illinois.
- Anoka is located in Anoka County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Buffalo (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Big Lake Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north northeast of Buffalo. The cemetery is located in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Big Lake Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Big Lake Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buffalo to Big Lake 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.