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Notable Births & Deaths for Ravenna ...

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

  • Grover Cleveland 'Pete' Alexander     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Elba (NE) on February 26, 1887 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Paul (NE) on November 4, 1950 (a Saturday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery (Howard County, Nebraska).
    • Elba is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Ravenna.
    • Saint Paul is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Ravenna.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Grover Cleveland 'Pete' Alexander<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.