cruzer Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Sad News - Bruce Rossmeyer: Bruce Rossmeyer, one of the nation's largest Harley-Davidson dealers and a supporter of charitable causes that helped thousands of children, was killed Thursday in a motorcycle crash in Wyoming as he made his way to the Sturgis, S.D., 69th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Rossmeyer is survived by his wife, Sandy, five children and nine grandchildren. Jeans and untucked shirts made up his CEO attire as Rossmeyer personified the fantasy of a millionaire biker. His private jet has flames running down the side like a Harley. His arm bore the signature Harley logo, permanently. Rossmeyer helped found, and served on the board of directors for, Camp Boggy Creek, a division of The Hole in the Wall camps; sponsored "Ride for Children," the camp's annual charity motorcycle ride; served on the executive committee of Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties; sponsored "Kyle Petty Ride Across America;" served on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County and the Police Athletic League for the city of Daytona Beach. NASCAR driver Kyle Petty formed his own camp for children modeled after Camp Boggy Creek after the death of his son Adam in 2000. Rossmeyer helped him to form Victory Junction in North Carolina after years of taking part in the local ride for children. Rossmeyer continued every year to hold similar fundraising rides for Victory Junction and other charities. Mr. Rossmeyer has been a major sponsor of the "Kyle Petty Ride Across America" which also benefits children's hospitals they encounter on the trip. In 2008, to commemorate the 60 years of NASCAR, Rossmeyer teamed up with NASCAR to create 60 custom motorcycles, each individually serialized No. 1 through 60. Each motorcycle captures the true essence of NASCAR -- a sport that combines design, technology and speed. Motorcycle No. 60 in the series was presented to Petty, who auctioned off the one-of-a-kind motorcycle with proceeds benefiting Victory Junction (a few of these motorcycles are still for sale). A celebration of Rossmeyer's life is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 11:00am at Christ Presbyterian Church, 1035 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL with Pastor John Cole officiating. His family will also receive friends on Monday August 3, 2009 from 4-9pm at Lohman Funeral Home Ormond. Memorial donations can be made to the Camp Boggy Creek, 30500 Brantley Branch Road, Eustis, FL 32736, or Boys and Girl's Club of Volusia/Flagler Counties, 101 North Woodland Blvd., Ste 400, Deland, FL 32720-4296. In addition, friends may send condolences to LohmanFuneralHomes.com. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Ormond.(info compiled from many sources including Daytona Beach News Journal)(7-31-2009) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzer Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Below is a reply I got from a friend of mine. No. Personally I never knew him. I have met him though. I have several friends who have condos at Destination Daytona and another friend who has a leather shop there. I move her leather goods down from Toronto to Daytona for Biketoberfest and Bike week. Definitely sad news. Apparently he hit a pickup in the drivers door as it was making a left turn. The driver was 73 and not charged as his vehicle was mechanically sound and had his signal light on well in advance of his turn. Bruce decided to pass at the wrong time. That is the story I got from Elaine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joehoward Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I am in Florida right now and last night I passed his HUGE area of shops. I plan to stop there this week and check it out. They have an enormous American flag at half mast right now. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injun46 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I am in Florida right now and last night I passed his HUGE area of shops. I plan to stop there this week and check it out. They have an enormous American flag at half mast right now. Joe US 1 & I-95 Exit 273, NW corner, 2 story shop, J&P next door. Used to live in the campgrounds in back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstoots Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 tell me that doesn't just suck. never met the guy, but from everything I have read in the last two days, he was a great guy. in reading about the specifics of the accident, well, you just don't know . maybe he was caught up in the minute, riding with a group and wanted to stay with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstoots Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 tell me that doesn't just suck. never met the guy, but from everything I have read in the last two days, he was a great guy. in reading about the specifics of the accident, well, you just don't know . maybe he was caught up in the minute, riding with a group and wanted to stay with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badndn Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 last year Click, this year Bruce. Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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