Kimmswick (Jefferson County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Kimmswick ...

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

Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 30, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Berkeley (MO) on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Berkeley is located in Saint Louis County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arthur Bassett, II<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kimmswick to Arlington National Cemetery
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Kimmswick. 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 Kimmswick 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (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 Kimmswick 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Kimmswick. 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 Kimmswick 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (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 Kimmswick to Pacific Crest Cemetery
Arthur Fletcher (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Collinsville (IL) on January 5, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 6, 1950 (a Monday).
- Collinsville is located in Madison County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Fletcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kimmswick to Glenwood 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Kimmswick (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>
Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Granite City (IL) on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Wichita (KS) on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Granite City is located in Madison County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Webster Groves is located in Saint Louis County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Kimmswick. 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 Kimmswick 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (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 Kimmswick 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (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>
William Holden (Oscar nominated actor)
- Born: William Franklin Beedle, Jr.
- He was born in O'Fallon (IL) on April 17, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 12, 1981 (a Thursday).
- O'Fallon is located in Saint Clair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Holden<1>
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (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 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Kimmswick. 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 Kimmswick 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Kimmswick (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 Kimmswick 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Kimmswick. 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 Kimmswick 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 nearby and to the southeast of Kimmswick.
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Kimmswick (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 Kimmswick 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Kimmswick. 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 Kimmswick 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Kimmswick (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 Kimmswick 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Kimmswick. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- 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 Kimmswick to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Bob 'Grumpy' Scheffing (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Robert Boden Scheffing
- He was born in Overland (MO) on August 11, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on October 26, 1985 (a Saturday).
- Overland is located in Saint Louis County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Kimmswick (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob 'Grumpy' Scheffing<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.