Walt Kelly

1913–1973 (age 60)

Cartoonist

Biography

Walt Kelly captured hearts with his delightful cartoons, most notably creating Pogo and a cast of characters whose gentle satire and compassion charmed readers nationwide.

The Evergreens Cemetery keeps alive the joy he inspired through ink and imagination, where many still find comfort in the wisdom of his endearing creatures.

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