Notable Births & Deaths for Winthrop ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Winthrop. 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)
  • He was born in Hutchinson (MN) on February 3, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Minneapolis (MN) on September 13, 1998 (a Sunday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery (Hennepin County, Minnesota).
  • Hutchinson is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Winthrop.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Les Kouba<1>
• 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) at the age of 68.
  • New Ulm is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Winthrop.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Anthony 'Whoopee John' Wilfahrt<1>