Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding New Melle. 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.
Chuck Berry (Singer, songwriter, guitarist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
Born: Charles Edward Anderson Berry
He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on October 18, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Wentzville (MO) on March 18, 2017 (a Saturday) at the age of 90.
Wentzville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of New Melle.
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) at the age of 61. She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
Glendale is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of New Melle.
She was born in Kirkwood (MO) on November 15, 1887 (a Tueday) and died in New York (NY) on February 5, 1972 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Adams County, Pennsylvania).
Kirkwood is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of New Melle.
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) at the age of 84. He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery (Saint Louis County, Missouri).
Chesterfield is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of New Melle.
He was born in Malden (MO) on September 1, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Ladue (MO) on January 28, 1982 (a Thursday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
Ladue is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of New Melle.
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.