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Notable Births & Deaths for New Auburn ...

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

  • Les Kouba     (Artist)
  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of New Auburn (which is located in Sibley County).
  • John Anthony 'Whoopee John' Wilfahrt     (Musician, bandleader)
    • He was born in New Ulm (MN) on May 11, 1893 (a Thursday) and died in Saint Paul (MN) on June 15, 1961 (a Thursday).
    • New Ulm is located in Brown County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of New Auburn (which is located in Sibley County).
    • Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
    • At the time of his death, he was 68.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Anthony 'Whoopee John' Wilfahrt<1>

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.