Famous people · Sterling
17 famous people were born within 35 miles of Sterling
Ruth Duccini, born in Rush City, 11 mi away, is the closest. So far, no famous person on record was born in Sterling. 646 towns in Wisconsin have at least one famous person on record. No town in Wisconsin lists more than Racine, with 85.
Born nearby
17
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Ruth Duccini
Best known
Ruth Duccini
in 11 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Sterling’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Sterling
Nobody born in Sterling is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Lonnie Hammargren
1937–2023Nevada neurosurgeon, politician, and collector
Gus Johnson
born 1995American YouTube comedian and podcast host
Hugh P. Baker
1878–1950American academic administrator
Rodney Erickson
born 194617th President of Pennsylvania State University
Vernon A. Forbes
1883–1918American attorney and politician
Albert Berg
1861–1920American politician – Minnesota -House 1901-02 (District 63)
Donald L. Iverson
1923–1999American politician 1923-1999
Erin Gloria Ryan
born 1983American screenwriter, speechwriter, and television producer
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Sterling 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 (6)
- James Breck Perkins: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Blake Lizotte: Ryan Tanner, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Leo Chenal: US Air Force, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Carol Merrill: ABC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Gus Johnson: Cold Ones Clips, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vernon A. Forbes: Pioneer Historical Publishing Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons