List of people associated with Grand Rapids, Michigan

List of people associated with Grand Rapids, Michigan

The following is a list of people associated with Grand Rapids, Michigan. These people were born, lived, or worked in and around Grand Rapids.

Architects

* Hugh Newell JacobsenModernist architect

Artists and artisans

* Mathias Altenimpressionist painter
* Jeffrey Browncomic book artist
* Frederick Stuart Churchillustrator
* Paul Collinspainter
* Dirk Gringhuisillustrator
* Serinity Knightsculptor

Business, industry, academic and labor figures

* Clayton Allenentrepreneur
* Steve Belkinfounder and chairman of Trans National Group
* Hattie Beverlyteacher
* Owen Bieberpresident of the United Auto Workers
* Anna Sutherland Bissellchief executive officer of Bissell
* Jack Cliffordfounder of the Food Network
* Dick DeVoschief executive officer of Amway
* Richard DeVosco-founder of Amway
* Keith DeVriesarchaeologist
* Mary de Youngprofessor of sociology and author
* Anthony Diekemapresident of Calvin College
* Gerald Rudolff Fordbusinessman and chairman of the Kent County Republican Committee
* Arnold Gingrichfounder of Esquire Magazine
* John A. Hannahpresident of Michigan State College
* H. Wayne Huizengaentrepreneur
* Jack Loeksmovie theater entrepreneur
* M. Peter McPhersonpresident of Michigan State University and chairman of Dow Jones
* John Peaseprofessor of sociology
* Marshall Purnellpresident of the American Institute of Architects
* John Herman Randall, Jr.professor of philosophy
* Henry F. Schaefer, IIIprofessor of chemistry
* L. William Seidmaneconomist and financial commentator
* Ossian Cole Simondslandscape designer
* Mel Trotterrescue mission director
* Jay Van Andelco-founder of Amway
* Roger Wilkinscivil rights leader and professor
* Charles Sumner Burcheditor of the Grand Rapids' Evening Press

Entertainment figures

* Toni Jo Abbenante FarmerMiss Michigan 1967
* Gillian Andersontelevision and film actress
* Otto Browerfilm director
* James T. Callahanfilm and television actor
* Horace B. Carpenterfilm actor and director
* Riley Chamberlinsilent film actor
* Rex Cherrymanstage and film actor
* Shawn Christiantelevision and film actor
* Wanda Cochransoprano
* Patrick Elkinsperformance artist and musician
* Steven Fordtelevision and film actor
* Becky Gablemartial artist
* Stephen Goossonfilm set designer
* Lorna Grayfilm actress
* Stacey Haiduktelevision actress
* Adam Herzscreenwriter and producer
* Jimmy Jacobsprofessional wrestler
* Matt Keeslartelevision and film actor
* James Kirkwood, Sr.film actor and director
* Eric Allan Kramertelevision, film and stage actor
* Taylor Lautnertelevision and film actor
* Victor Lundbergradio personality
* Violet MacMillanvaudeville, stage and silent film actress
* Kevin Matthewsradio personality
* Ryan O'Reillyprofessional wrestler
* Colleen O'Shaughnesseyvoice actress
* Wally Phillipsradio personality
* Andy Richtertelevision and film actor
* Leonard Schraderscreenwriter and director
* Paul Schraderscreenwriter and director
* Richard Shobergtelevision actor
* Jackie Swansontelevision and film actress
* Ray Tealtelevision and film actor
* Jess Waltontelevision actress
* Elizabeth Wilsonstage, television and film actress
* Dick Yorktelevision, stage, radio and film actor
* Kim Zimmertelevision and stage actress

Government officials, politicians and activists

* Russell A. Algergovernor of Michigan and U.S. Secretary of War
* John Ballpioneer and member of the Michigan State Legislature
* Charles E. BelknapUnion Army Captain and U.S. Congressman
* Harvey Hollister BundySpecial Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of War
* Charles C. ComstockU.S. Congressman from Michigan and mayor of Grand Rapids
* Vern EhlersU.S. Congressman from Michigan
* Gerald R. Ford38th President of the United States
* Betty Ford37th First Lady of the United States
* Wilder D. FosterU.S. Congressman from Michigan and mayor of Grand Rapids
* Rick HillU.S. Congressman from Montana
* Julius HousemanU.S. Congressman from Michigan and mayor of Grand Rapids
* Bartel J. JonkmanU.S. Congressman from Michigan
* Frank KnoxU.S. Secretary of the Navy
* Terri Lynn LandMichigan Secretary of State
* John H. Logiemayor of Grand Rapids
* Frederick Henry MuellerU.S. Secretary of Commerce
* Agnes Nestorwomen's suffrage and workers' rights activist
* Michael SakMichigan State Representative
* William Alden SmithU.S. Senator from Michigan
* K. William StinsonU.S. Congressman from Washington
* Edwin F. SweetU.S. Congressman from Michigan and mayor of Grand Rapids
* Jerald terHorstpress secretary under President Gerald Ford
* Edwin F. UhlU.S. Assistant Secretary of State and mayor of Grand Rapids
* Arthur H. Vandenberg88th President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate
* Guy Vander JagtU.S. Congressman from Michigan
* Richard VanderVeenU.S. Congressman from Michigan
* Martha Lee Walters98th Associate Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court

Military figures

* Roger B. ChaffeeNASA astronaut and U.S. Navy lieutenant commander
* Eugene F. GeorgeU.S. Navy sailor and Navy Cross recipient
* Jack LousmaNASA astronaut and U.S. Marine Corps colonel
* John C. SjogrenU.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Medal of Honor recipient
* Dirk J. VlugU.S. Army Private First Class and Medal of Honor recipient

Musicians and bands

* Ralston Bowlesfolk musician
* Xavier Davisjazz pianist
* DeBargeR&B/soul group
* Al GreenR&B/soul singer
* Bob Haymember of the Squalls
* Adina HowardR&B singer
* Maynard James Keenanlead singer of Tool
* Anthony Kiedislead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
* Kevin Maxmember of dc Talk
* Ken MedemaChristian musician
* John W. PetersonChristian songwriter
* Mustard Plugska punk group
* Marvin Sappgospel singer
* Del Shannonrock & roll musician
* Still Remainsmetalcore group
* Leo Sowerbycomposer and musician
* Casey Strattonpop/rock musician
* Sam Strykecomposer and pianist
* Whirlwind Heatalternative rock group
* Jason Woodlead singer of It Dies Today

Religious figures

* Rob Bellfounding pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church and author
* Martin H. CarmodySupreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus
* Robert C. Gagepastor of Wealthy Street Baptist Church and author
* Michael GallagherBishop of Grand Rapids
* Francis J. HaasBishop of Grand Rapids
* Edward D. KellyBishop of Grand Rapids
* Isaac McCoyBaptist missionary
* Joseph G. PintenBishop of Grand Rapids
* Edmund SzokaPresident of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State

ports figures

* George AndrieNational Football League player
* Dan ArcherNational Football League player
* Paul AssenmacherMajor League Baseball player
* Jim AveryNational Football League player
* John BarnumPGA Tour golfer
* Terry BarrNational Football League player
* Johnny BensonNASCAR driver
* Ray BentleyNational Football League player
* Harry Berriosbaseball player
* Jim BoylenNational Basketball Association assistant coach
* David BrandtNational Football League player
* Carlton BrewsterNational Football League player
* Kelly ButlerNational Football League player
* Geno Carlislebasketball player
* Justin ClarkInternational Hockey League player
* Al DeVormerMajor League Baseball player
* Mark DeweyMajor League Baseball player
* Brian Diemertrack and field athlete
* Mike DonaldPGA Tour golfer
* Jim Dreyerultra marathon athlete
* Mike DumasNational Football League player
* Katie FeenstraWomen's National Basketball Association player
* Julius FranksAll-American college football player
* Brent GatesMajor League Baseball player
* Paul G. GoebelNational Football League player, naval officer and mayor of Grand Rapids
* Paul GrasmanisNational Football League player
* Ben HandlogtenNational Basketball Association player
* David HarrisNational Football League player
* Josh Kalisskateboarder
* Chris KamanNational Basketball Association player
* Stanley Ketchelmiddleweight boxer
* Mike KnubleNational Hockey League player
* Michael Kooremanspeed skater
* Marion Ladewigbowler
* Doc LavanMajor League Baseball player
* Buster Mathis, Jr.heavyweight boxer
* Floyd Mayweather, Jr.welterweight boxer
* Floyd Mayweather, Sr.welterweight boxer
* Jeff Mayweathersuper featherweight boxer
* Roger Mayweatherwelterweight boxer
* Pete Meadmiddleweight boxer
* Greg Meyerdistance runner
* Rick MillerMajor League Baseball player
* Terna NandeNational Football League player
* Drew NeitzelBasketball Bundesliga player
* Jim PaceNational Football League player
* Wally PippMajor League Baseball player
* John RienstraNational Football League player
* Rueben RileyNational Football League player
* Dave RozemaMajor League Baseball player
* Joe SoboleskiNational Football League player
* Mickey StanleyMajor League Baseball player
* Matt SteigengaNational Basketball Association player
* Frank SteketeeAll-American college football player
* Lou StringerMajor League Baseball player
* Tony Tuckerheavyweight boxer
* John Vander WalMajor League Baseball player
* Loy VaughtNational Basketball Association player

Writers, novelists, and poets

* Max Appleshort story writer, novelist and screenwriter
* Andrew Brittonnovelist
* Robert Forrest Burgessoutdoors writer and photographer
* Peter De Vrieseditor and novelist
* Lloyd Kroppnovelist, composer and educator
* Patrick Mahernovelist
* Ander Monsonnovelist and poet
* Mary Jo Salterpoet
* Michael Talbotscience writer
* Chris Van Allsburgchildren's author and illustrator
* Stewart Edward Whiteauthor


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