She was the first of three children of Captain Georg von Trapp and his second wife Maria Augusta Kutschera.
Famously, the couple also raised seven children from the Captain’s first marriage.
The family refused to cooperate with the Nazi regime after theAnschluss, the German annexation of Austria in 1938.
Theyfled by trainto Italy, pretending they were going on holiday.
The charming ski town is known for the lovely surrounding mountains.
The family’s new farm morphed into theTrapp Family Lodgeby 1950.
Still in operation today, the Lodge blends the charms of both Austria and Vermont into one mountainous getaway.
Rosmarie worked there with her family, and also traveled with the Trapp Family Singers.
In 1951, she became an American citizen, signing her monicker as Rosmarie Trapp.
A devout Christian and beloved family member, Rosmarie’sobitiuarydescribed her as a true character' in Stowe.
She walked everywhere, ran knitting circles, taught music, and was known for her calligraphy.
An active contributor to theStowe Reporter, she had her own column known asRosmaries Corner.
