Herculaneum (Jefferson County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Herculaneum ...

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

Buddy Blattner (Major League Baseball, sportscaster)
- Full name: Robert Garnett Blattner
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 8, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Chesterfield (MO) on September 4, 2009 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north of Herculaneum. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Blattner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Memorial Park Cemetery
Stephen K. Burks (Actor)
- He was born in Belleville (IL) on July 5, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Belleville is located in Saint Clair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen K. Burks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
- She was born in Prague (Czech Republic) on August 15, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (MO) on October 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Glendale is located in Saint Louis County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Herculaneum. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Buddy Ebsen (Actor, dancer)
- Full name: Christian Ludolf Ebsen, Jr.
- He was born in Belleville (IL) on April 2, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Torrance (CA) on July 6, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Belleville is located in Saint Clair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Pacific Crest Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Ebsen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific Crest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific Crest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Pacific Crest Cemetery
James Franciscus (Actor)
- Full name: James Grover Franciscus
- He was born in Clayton (MO) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on July 8, 1991 (a Monday).
- Clayton is located in Saint Louis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Franciscus<1>
Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor (Composer, teacher)
- She was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 17, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Webster Groves (MO) on February 20, 1921 (a Sunday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Webster Groves is located in Saint Louis County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Herculaneum. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson (Musician)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on May 17, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on November 26, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Greenlawn Cemetery
Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on April 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in East Saint Louis (IL) on November 19, 1891 (a Thursday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
Ferlin Husky (Musician, actor)
- Full name: Ferlin Eugene Husky
- He was born in Cantwell (MO) on December 3, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Westmoreland (TN) on March 17, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Cantwell is located in Saint Francois County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Westmoreland is located in Sumner County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ferlin Husky<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Leora Middleton (Actress)
- Born: Leora Theresa Spellmeyer
- She was born in Bonne Terre (MO) on July 13, 1888 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 4, 1945 (a Tuesday).
- Bonne Terre is located in Saint Francois County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leora Middleton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Frank E. Millard (Professional baseball)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on July 4, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died in Galveston (TX) on July 4, 1892 (a Monday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Galveston is located in Galveston County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Herculaneum. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank E. Millard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Marianne Craig Moore (Poet, author, editor)
- She was born in Kirkwood (MO) on November 15, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on February 5, 1972 (a Saturday).
- Kirkwood is located in Saint Louis County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marianne Craig Moore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Evergreen Cemetery
Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on April 14, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Chesterfield (MO) on December 28, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north of Herculaneum. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to St. Mary's Cemetery
Cal Neeman (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Amends Neeman
- He was born in Valmeyer (IL) on February 18, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Lake Saint Louis (MO) on October 1, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Valmeyer is located in Monroe County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Lake Saint Louis is located in Saint Charles County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Neeman<1>
Marlin Perkins (Scientist, TV host)
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Clayton is located in Saint Louis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Park Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Park Cemetery
Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Malden (MO) on September 1, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Ladue (MO) on January 28, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Malden is located in Dunklin County, Missouri.
- Ladue is located in Saint Louis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Herculaneum. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Hugh Sanders (Actor)
- Born: Howard William Sanders
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on March 13, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 1966 (a Sunday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Sanders<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Mountain View Cemetery
Tom Santschi (Actor, director)
- Born: Paul William Santschi
- He was born in Crystal City (MO) on October 14, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 9, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Crystal City is located nearby and to the south of Herculaneum.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Santschi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
James L. 'Jimmy' Snyder (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 10, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Cahokia (IL) on June 29, 1939 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Cahokia is located in Saint Clair County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James L. 'Jimmy' Snyder<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Cedar Park Cemetery
Frank Wilcox (Actor)
- Full name: Frank Reppy Wilcox
- He was born in De Soto (MO) on March 13, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Granada Hills (CA) on March 3, 1974 (a Sunday).
- De Soto is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Herculaneum. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Granada Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Wilcox<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Edward 'Pep' Young (Professional baseball)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on June 13, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 3, 1967 (a Thursday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Herculaneum (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward 'Pep' Young<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Herculaneum to Burr Oak 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.