Notable Births & Deaths for Villard ...

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

• Sinclair Lewis     (Author)
  • Full name: Harry Sinclair Lewis
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sinclair Lewis<1>
  • He was born in Sauk Centre (MN) on February 7, 1885 (a Saturday) and died in Rome (Italy) on January 10, 1951 (a Wednesday).
  • Sauk Centre is located in Stearns County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Villard (which is located in Pope County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Villard. The cemetery is located in Stearns County, Minnesota.
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Villard to Greenwood Cemetery
• Franklin Clarence Mars     (Creator of the Milky Way candy bar)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Franklin Clarence Mars<1>
  • He was born in Hancock (MN) on September 24, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 8, 1934 (a Sunday).
  • Hancock is located in Stevens County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Villard (which is located in Pope County).
  • Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
  • At the time of his death, he was 49.
  • He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which 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 Villard to Lakewood Cemetery