Roca (Lancaster County, NE)

Notable Births & Deaths for Roca ...

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

Philip Abbott (Actor)
- Born: Philip Abbott Alexander
- He was born in Lincoln (NE) on March 20, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 23, 1998 (a Monday).
- Lincoln is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Abbott<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 Roca to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Roy Barcroft (Actor)
- Born: Howard Harold Ravenscroft
- He was born in Crab Orchard (NE) on September 7, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on November 28, 1969 (a Friday).
- Crab Orchard is located in Johnson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Roca (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Barcroft<1>
Audrey Betz (Actress)
- Born: Mae Hitchcock
- She was born in Lincoln (NE) on June 1, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Glendale (CA) on May 21, 1974 (a Tuesday).
- Lincoln is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Audrey Betz<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 Roca to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Joe Blahak (Professional football)
- He was born in Columbus (NE) on August 29, 1950 (a Tuesday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on April 25, 2016 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Platte County, Nebraska.
- Lincoln is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Blahak<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roca to Calvary Cemetery
Leslie Brooks (Actress)
- Born: Virginia Leslie Gettman
- She was born in Lincoln (NE) on July 13, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on July 1, 2011 (a Friday).
- Lincoln is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leslie Brooks<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 Roca to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Andra Franklin (National Football League (NFL))
- He was born in Anniston (AL) on August 27, 1959 (a Thursday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on December 6, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Anniston is located in Calhoun County, Alabama.
- Lincoln is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andra Franklin<1>
Eddie Gardner (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Plainfield (IL) on April 4, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on May 6, 1921 (a Friday).
- Plainfield is located in Will County, Illinois.
- Lincoln is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Plainfield Twp. Cemetery, which is located in Will County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Gardner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Plainfield Twp. Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roca to Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
Rick Kane (Professional football)
- He was born in Lincoln (NE) on November 12, 1954 (a Friday) and died in Reno (NV) on December 25, 2009 (a Friday).
- Lincoln is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Reno is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Kane<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 Roca to Mountain View Cemetery
Gordon MacRae (Actor, singer)
- Full name: Albert Gordon MacRae
- He was born in East Orange (NJ) on March 12, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on January 24, 1986 (a Friday).
- East Orange is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Lincoln is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Wyuka Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon MacRae<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wyuka Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wyuka Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roca to Wyuka Cemetery
Leslie Grant 'Les' Nunamaker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Malcolm (NE) on January 25, 1889 (a Friday) and died in Hastings (NE) on November 14, 1938 (a Monday).
- Malcolm is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Roca. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Hastings is located in Adams County, Nebraska.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Aurora Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Nebraska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leslie Grant 'Les' Nunamaker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Aurora Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Aurora Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roca to Aurora Cemetery
Larry Shepard (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lakewood (OH) on April 3, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on April 5, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Lakewood is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Lincoln is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Shepard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roca to Calvary Cemetery
Hilary Swank (Oscar winning actress, producer)
- Full name: Hilary Ann Swank
- She was born in Lincoln (NE) on January 30, 1974 (a Wednesday).
- Lincoln is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
Robert Taylor (Actor)
- Born: Spangler Arlington Brugh
- He was born in Filley (NE) on August 5, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on June 8, 1969 (a Sunday).
- Filley is located in Gage County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Roca (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Taylor<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 Roca to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Thelma White (Actress)
- Born: Thelma Wolpa
- She was born in Lincoln (NE) on October 4, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 11, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Lincoln is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Roca. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thelma White<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roca to Valhalla Memorial Park

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.