List of people from Wheat Ridge, Colorado explained

This is a list of some notable people who have lived in the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States.

Arts and entertainment

• Robert Adams (1937–), photographer^[1]
• Dean Reed (1938–1986), actor, director, singer, and songwriter^[2]
• Nick Stabile (1971–), actor^[3]

Business

• Tim Gill (1953–), co-founder of Quark, Inc. and LGBT rights activist^[4]
• Bill Harmsen (1912–2002), candy maker, art collector, and co-founder of the Jolly Rancher Candy Company^[5]
• Dorothy Harmsen (1914–2006), candy maker, art collector, and co-founder of the Jolly Rancher Candy Company^[5]

Crime

• Cassie Bernall (1981–1999), victim of the Columbine High School massacre^[6]

Politics

National

• Troy Eid (1963–), U.S. Attorney for Colorado^[7]
• Roy H. McVicker (1924–1973), U.S. Representative from Colorado^[8]
• Daniel Schaefer (1936–2006), U.S. Representative from Colorado^[9]

State

• Jessie Danielson (1978–), Colorado state legislator^[10]
• Cheri Jahn (1953–), Colorado state legislator^[11]
• Sue Schafer, Colorado state legislator^[12]

Religion

• Michelle Duppong (1984–2015), lay Catholic FOCUS missionary currently on the path for canonization

Sports

American football

• Ray Johnson (1914–1990), defensive back, tailback^[13]
• Terry Kunz (1952–), running back^[14]
• Dave Logan (1954–), wide receiver, coach, radio and television host^[15]

Baseball

• Mark Johnson (1975–), MLB catcher^[16]
• Mark Melancon (1985–), relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants^[17]

Bodybuilding

• Heather Armbrust (1977–), IFBB professional bodybuilder
• Phil Heath (1979–), IFBB professional bodybuilder and current Mr. Olympia

Cycling

• Linda Brenneman (1965–), Olympic cyclist^[18]
• Ron Kiefel (1960–), professional cyclist and Olympic medalist

Golf

• Paige Spiranac (1993–), professional golfer^[19]

Soccer

• Aleisha Cramer (1982–), midfielder^[20]
• Paolo DelPiccolo (1991–), midfielder^[21]
• Todd Dunivant (1980–), defender for the MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy^[22]
• Bill Sedgewick (1971–), defender, midfielder^[23]

Other

• Pat Frink (1945–2012), NBA player (Cincinnati Royals)^[24]

See also

• List of people from Colorado
• Bibliography of Colorado
• Geography of Colorado
• History of Colorado
• Index of Colorado-related articles
• List of Colorado-related lists
• Outline of Colorado

External links

• State of Colorado
  • History Colorado
• City of Wheat Ridge

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Notes and References

1. News: O'Hagan . Sean . Robert Adams: a photographer with a profound sense of place . The Guardian . 2012-02-16 . 2016-04-25.
2. Sanders . Mark . Twenty fabled moments in Denver music: #12: Denver's "Red Elvis" comes home, 1985 . Westword . 2012-06-12 . 2016-04-25.
3. Web site: Nick Stabile . IMDb . 2016-04-25.
4. News: Davidson . Joanne . Davidson: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Awards go to Tim Gill, two other noted Coloradans . The Denver Post . 2015-05-19 . 2016-04-25.
5. Jones . Marty . Consumed . Westword . 2002-02-28 . 2016-04-25.
6. Web site: Cassie Bernall . IMDb . 2016-04-25.
7. News: Finley . Bruce . New U.S. attorney lists his priorities . The Denver Post . 2006-08-05 . 2016-04-25.
8. Web site: McVicker, Roy Harrison, (1924-1973) . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress . U.S. Congress . 2016-04-25.
9. Web site: Schaefer, Daniel, (1936-2006) . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress . U.S. Congress . 2016-04-25.
10. News: Briggs . Austin . Jessie Danielson says she has "inherent understanding" for HD 24 seat . The Denver Post . 2014-06-04 . 2016-04-25.
11. Web site: Cheri Jahn's Biography . Vote Smart . 2016-04-25.
12. News: Bartels . Lynn . Rep. Sue Schafer opts against seeking fourth term . The Denver Post . 2014-01-13 . 2016-04-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303223344/http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2014/01/13/rep-sue-schafer-opts-against-seeking-fourth-term-in-the-colorado-house/104756/ . 2016-03-03 .
13. Web site: Ray Johnson . Pro-Football-Reference.com . 2016-04-25.
14. Web site: Terry Kunz . Pro-Football-Reference.com . 2016-04-25.
15. Web site: Dave Logan . DatabaseFootball.com . 2016-04-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160411234748/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LOGANDAV01 . 2016-04-11 .
16. Web site: Mark Johnson . Baseball-Reference.com . 2016-04-25.
17. Web site: Mark Melancon . Baseball-Reference.com . 2016-04-25.
18. Web site: Linda Brenneman . Sports-Reference.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418033644/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/br/linda-brenneman-1.html . dead . 2020-04-18 . 2016-04-25.
19. News: Vaulting to the top . Stephens . Bob . July 18, 2009 . . May 16, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151216140438/http://gazette.com/vaulting-to-the-top/article/58751 . December 16, 2015.
20. Web site: Aleisha Cramer . Soccer Times . 2016-04-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924115511/http://www.soccertimes.com/usteams/roster/women/cramer.htm . 2015-09-24 . dead .
21. Web site: Paolo DelPiccolo . Major League Soccer . 2016-04-25.
22. Web site: Todd Dunivant . Major League Soccer . 2016-04-25.
23. Web site: Westminster College Hall of Fame . Westminster Griffins . 2016-04-25.
24. Web site: Pat Frink . Basketball-Reference.com . 2016-04-25.