Wendy Rossmeyer is a former model and a Harley-Davidson heiress, who runs a string of dealerships that her father, Bruce Rossmeyer, owned before his death in 2009. She is also the mother of actress Grace Van Patten, who starred in Netflix films such as Tramps and The Meyerowitz Stories.
Early life and modeling career
Wendy Rossmeyer was born in New York City, and grew up in a wealthy family. Her father, Bruce Rossmeyer, was a successful businessman who owned several car dealerships and real estate properties. He also had a passion for motorcycles, and became one of the largest Harley-Davidson dealers in the world. Wendy Rossmeyer followed her father’s footsteps and learned to ride a motorcycle at a young age.
Wendy Rossmeyer also pursued a modeling career, and appeared in magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She married Timothy Van Patten, a director, actor, screenwriter, and producer, who is best known for his work on The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire. They have three daughters, Grace, Emma, and Ruby.
Harley-Davidson business and philanthropy
In 2009, Wendy Rossmeyer’s father died in a motorcycle crash in Wyoming, as he was on his way to the Sturgis motorcycle rally. He left behind a legacy of 15 Harley-Davidson dealerships, which Wendy Rossmeyer and her siblings inherited and continued to run. Wendy Rossmeyer is currently the president of Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson, the world’s largest Harley-Davidson dealership, located in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Wendy Rossmeyer and her family have also been supporting various charitable causes, especially those that help children. They have donated millions of dollars to organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Camp Boggy Creek. Wendy Rossmeyer also serves on the board of directors of the Bruce Rossmeyer Ride for Children, an annual motorcycle event that raises funds for the Camp Boggy Creek, a camp for children with serious illnesses.
Mother of Grace Van Patten
Wendy Rossmeyer is the mother of Grace Van Patten, a rising star in the film industry. Grace Van Patten is an actress who has appeared in two Netflix films: Tramps, a romantic comedy, and The Meyerowitz Stories, a family drama. She has also acted in theater, such as The Whirligig and Mother of the Maid, and in other films, such as Under the Silver Lake and Good Posture. She is the niece of actors Joyce Van Patten and Dick Van Patten, and the cousin of actress Talia Balsam.
Wendy Rossmeyer has been supportive of her daughter’s career, and often attends film festivals and premieres with her. She has also expressed her pride and admiration for her daughter’s talent and achievements.