August (Gus) Maseru Watanabe (Aug. 17, 1941-June 9, 2009). Renowned physician, clinical investigator, and pharmaceutical executive, August (Gus) Watanabe was born in Portland, Oregon,… Read More »August (Gus) Maseru Watanabe
Noble Butler Watson (Oct. 21, 1895-May 16, 1972). Born in Shelbyville, Indiana, Watson received his amateur radio license in 1914. He joined the… Read More »Noble Butler Watson
Dick Weber (Dec. 23, 1929-Feb. 14, 2005). Born and raised in Indianapolis, Dick Weber gained fame as a bowler while simultaneously working… Read More »Dick Weber
Russell Webster (Apr. 10, 1928-Sept. 8, 2007). Born in Indianapolis, Russell Webster was the last of 12 children born to William and… Read More »Russell Webster
Paul Adam Wehr (May 16, 1914-Oct. 2, 1973). Born in Mount Vernon, Indiana, Wehr graduated from the with a B.F.A. in 1937. He… Read More »Paul Adam Wehr
Robert V. Welch (May 26, 1927-Sept. 11, 1992). Robert V. Welch was born in Indianapolis and graduated from Cathedral High School and the… Read More »Robert V. Welch
John R. Weliever (Oct. 23, 1941-Sept. 11, 1992). A graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and Butler University, Weliever worked in the restaurant… Read More »John R. Weliever
Helen Wells (Feb. 3, 1927-April 14, 2016). Helen Wells, born Helen Gardiner, grew up in the historic on the southside of Indianapolis.… Read More »Helen Wells
Charles Werner (March 23 1909-July 1, 1997). Born in 1909 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, Charles Werner attended Oklahoma City University with no formal… Read More »Charles Werner
Henry F. West (Mar. 14, 1796-Nov. 8, 1856). West was the first of three mayors to die in office. Though his term was… Read More »Henry F. West
