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Notable Births & Deaths for Stanley ...

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

  • Scott 'The Fighting Frenchman' LeDoux     (Professional boxer)
  • Gustav Stickley     (Pioneer of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, publisher of Craftsman Magazine)
  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Stanley (which is located in Isanti County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 69.
    • He is buried at Big Lake Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west southwest of Stanley. 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 Stanley to Big Lake Cemetery
  • Leonard Wells Volk     (Artist)

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.