Ned Locke

Norbert "Ned" Locke (December 25, 1919 – February 4, 1992) was an American television personality and writer, radio announcer and politician. He was born in Red Wing, Minnesota. He was best known for the role of "Ringmaster Ned" on WGN-TV's "Bozo's Circus" from 1961 to 1976. He moved to Kimberling City, Missouri where he was mayor until 1992.
Locke died of liver cancer in Kimberling City on February 4, 1992 at the age of 72.