Fremont (Dodge County, NE)

Notable Births & Deaths for Fremont ...

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

Barbara Acklin (Singer, songwriter)
- She was born in Oakland (CA) on February 28, 1943 (a Sunday) and died in Omaha (NE) on November 27, 1998 (a Friday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Acklin<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 Fremont to Burr Oak Cemetery
Fred Astaire (Actor, entertainer)
- Born: Frederick Austerlitz
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on May 10, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 22, 1987 (a Monday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Astaire<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fremont to Oakwood Memorial Park
Art Babbitt (Animator)
- Born: Arthur Harold Babitsky
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on October 8, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 4, 1992 (a Wednesday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- 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 Art Babbitt<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 Fremont to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on June 11, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Martinez (CA) on July 18, 1986 (a Friday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sierra Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sierra Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fremont to Sierra Hills Memorial Park
Lee Beggs (Actor)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on December 3, 1870 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on November 18, 1943 (a Thursday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lee Beggs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fremont to Kensico Cemetery
Bob Boozer (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Robert Louis Boozer
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on April 26, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Omaha (NE) on May 19, 2012 (a Saturday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Fremont. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Boozer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fremont to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Marlon Brando (Oscar winning actor, director, activist)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on April 3, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Westwood (CA) on July 1, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Westwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlon Brando<1>
Marlin Oliver 'The Magician' Briscoe (Professional football)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on September 10, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Long Beach (CA) on June 27, 2022 (a Monday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Oliver 'The Magician' Briscoe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fremont to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Edward H. 'Eddy' Bruneteau (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Saint Boniface (MB) on August 1, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Omaha (NE) on July 30, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward H. 'Eddy' Bruneteau<1>
Montgomery Clift (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Montgomery Clift
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on October 17, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on July 23, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Montgomery Clift<1>
Samuel Earl 'Wahoo Sam' Crawford (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wahoo (NE) on April 18, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 15, 1968 (a Saturday).
- Wahoo is located in Saunders County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Earl 'Wahoo Sam' Crawford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fremont to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Adele Astaire Douglass (Entertainer)
- Born: Adele Marie Austerlitz
- She was born in Omaha (NE) on September 10, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on January 25, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adele Astaire Douglass<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fremont to Oakwood Memorial Park
Gerald Ford (38th President of the US (1974 - 1977))
- Born: Leslie Lynch King
- Full name: Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr.
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on July 14, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on December 26, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Ford<1>
Hoot Gibson (Actor, rodeo champion)
- Born: Edmund Richard Gibson
- He was born in Tekamah (NE) on August 6, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on August 23, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Tekamah is located in Burt County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hoot Gibson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fremont to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Frances Howard Goldwyn (Actress)
- Born: Frances Howard McLaughlin
- She was born in Omaha (NE) on June 4, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on July 2, 1976 (a Friday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Howard Goldwyn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fremont to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Myra Keaton (Actress)
- Born: Myra Cutler
- She was born in Modale (IA) on March 13, 1877 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 21, 1955 (a Thursday).
- Modale is located in Harrison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Myra Keaton<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fremont to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Jo Ann Marlowe (Actress)
- Born: Jo Ann Mares
- She was born in Schuyler (NE) on December 15, 1935 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 2, 1991 (a Wednesday).
- Schuyler is located in Colfax County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jo Ann Marlowe<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 Fremont to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Dorothy McGuire (Actress)
- She was born in Omaha (NE) on June 14, 1916 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on September 13, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy McGuire<1>
Buddy Miles (Musician)
- Full name: George Allen Miles, Jr.
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on September 5, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Austin (TX) on February 26, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Miles<1>
Virgil Ney (Author)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on February 19, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Washington, DC on May 14, 1979 (a Monday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virgil Ney<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 Fremont to Arlington National Cemetery
Forrest Silas Petersen (Astronaut)
- He was born in Holdrege (NE) on May 16, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Omaha (NE) on December 8, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Holdrege is located in Phelps County, Nebraska.
- Omaha is located in Douglas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Fremont (which is located in Dodge County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest Silas Petersen<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 Fremont to Arlington National 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.