
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Sioux Creek
J. B. Van Hollen, born in Chetek, 6 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Dick Lane, with articles in 16 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Sioux Creek. The longest list of any town in Wisconsin belongs to Racine, with 85.
What stands out about Sioux Creek’s famous people
Famous people born near Sioux Creek
Nobody born in Sioux Creek is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


Norman C. Skogstad
1921–2001American World War II flying ace, Medal of Honor recipient and lawyer

Dick Lane
1899–1982American actor and television announcer


John G. Blystone
1892–19381892–1938; American film director


Jason Rae
born 1986Democratic National Committee member from the state of Wisconsin
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Sioux Creek and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (7)
- Dick Lane: United Artists, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry Ellenson: FCBQ, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John G. Blystone: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harold Olsen: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jason Rae: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles C. McDonald: Mickey Sanborn, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- J. B. Van Hollen: WisPolitics.com, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons