Rosmarie Trapp was born near Salzburg in Austria on February 8, 1929. Rosmarie was the eldest child of Captain Georg and his second wife Maria Augusta von Trapp. Rosmarie had seven older half-siblings as well as her two younger siblings.
Rosmarie’s family escaped from their home in Austria to the Nazis in 1938. They finally settled in the U.S. The family used to sing back in Austria and continued when they lived in the USA. Their story inspired the 1959 Broadway musical, The Sound of Music which was later adapted into a 1965 film which featured Julie Andrews as Maria.
Rosmarie was a member of the Trapp Family Singers. The family travelled around and performed at several shows. Rosmarie was a lay missionary for five years in Papua, New Guinea. Her hobbies included knitting, teaching others how to sing, and enjoying her cats who she says “brought her great joy,”
She was known for being very generous as she often helped others which caused her to most often run low on funds. She died peacefully on May 13 2022 at the age of 93.
Rosmarie Trapp Net Worth 2022
Rosmarie von Trapp’s net worth has been estimated to be between $1 Million and $5 Million. This includes her assets and income from being a successful actress.