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Courtesy photo/far left, of Bruce Rossmeyer. NSBNEWS.net photos (middle) by Henry Frederick and (right) by Sera Frederick.
Funeral arrangements are set for Bruce Rossmeyer, owner of Bruce Rossmeyer's New Smyrna Harley-Davidson on State Road 44 in New Smyrna Beach and 14 other dealerships in five states, who died Thursday in a motorcycle accident in Wyoming while on his way to the big biker rally in Sturgis, S.D. Pictured in the middle photo are an array of Harleys on display in the New Smyrna Beach store, pictured at right. Rossmeyer's other local shops include the one on Beach Street in Daytona Beach and his massive Destination Daytona off Interstate 95 in Ormond Beach.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH --
Funeral arrangements are now set for Bruce Rossmeyer, 66, owner of Bruce Rossmeyer's New Smyrna Harley-Davidson and 14 other dealerships, who was killed Thursday on his own Harley in Wyoming while on his way to the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D.
Visitation is planned for 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Lohman Funeral Homes, 733 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach.
Rossmeyer's funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Presbyterian Church, 1035 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach.
Survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandy, in Ormond Beach, five grown children and nine grandchildren, Rossmeyer's family released a statement Saturday that reads: "Our family is grateful to have our communities come together offering an overwhelming outcry of support during this time of tremendous loss. There are no words to express the sadness in our hearts.
"Bruce was known for his loving heart and giving nature, seen by many as an active philanthropist for nearly two decades. As an avid supporter of charities, our family asks that in lieu of flowers, please help us continue Bruce's lifelong commitment to
helping children in our communities."
The charities most associated with Rossmeyer are: Camp Boggy Creek, located at 30500 Brantley Branch Road
in Eustis; Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties, 101 N. Woodland Blvd., Suite 400, in Deland; and Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County at 877 NW 61st St.,Fort Lauderdale.
While arrangements were being readied for Rossmeyer's funeral, authorities in western Wyoming have determined preliminarily that his death was accidental and no charges are likely to be filed against the driver of a pick-up truck pulling a two-axle camper, Robert L. VanValkenburg, 73, of Rock Springs, Wyo,. because his left turn signal was properly operating when he slowed to make a left turn on rural Highway 28 in Sweetwater County. Four other bikers ahead of Rossmeyer passed to the left, but Rossmeyer was struck as he tried to pass while the truck was in the process of turning and he struck the driver's side door. A sixth biker behind Rossmeyer veered to the right and safely passed the truck, police said.
Rossmeyer, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and thrown under the camper. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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