Famous people · Sumner
Born near Sumner: 10 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, J. B. Van Hollen, was born in Chetek, 6 mi away. Dick Lane is the most widely known, written about in 16 languages. Across the town line, Chetek lists 2, J. B. Van Hollen first. No famous person’s birth in Sumner is on record yet.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
Dick Lane
Best known
Dick Lane
in 16 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Sumner’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Sumner
Nobody born in Sumner is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
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
Norman C. Skogstad
1921–2001American World War II flying ace, Medal of Honor recipient and lawyer
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Famous people from the towns next door
Chetek has the longest list next door: 2.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Sumner 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