
8 famous people were born within 35 miles of Willard
Closest of all is Ron Kovic, from Ladysmith, 10 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Willard. The longest list in Wisconsin is Racine’s, with 85 names. Green Bay has the second-longest list in Wisconsin, after Racine, with 57.
What stands out about Willard’s famous people
Famous people born near Willard
The 8 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.



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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Willard 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 (3)
- Ron Kovic: Damon D'Amato from North Hollywood, Calfornia, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lois Capps: United States House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jim Leonhard: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons