List of people from Wheat Ridge, Colorado

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
 * Dean Reed (1938–1986), actor, director, singer, and songwriter
 * Nick Stabile (1971– ), actor

Business

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

Crime

 * Cassie Bernall (1981–1999), victim of the Columbine High School massacre

National

 * Troy Eid (1963– ), U.S. Attorney for Colorado
 * Roy H. McVicker (1924–1973), U.S. Representative from Colorado
 * Daniel Schaefer (1936–2006), U.S. Representative from Colorado

State

 * Jessie Danielson (1978– ), Colorado state legislator
 * Cheri Jahn (1953– ), Colorado state legislator
 * Sue Schafer, Colorado state legislator

Religion

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

American football

 * Ray Johnson (1914–1990), defensive back, tailback
 * Terry Kunz (1952– ), running back
 * Dave Logan (1954– ), wide receiver, coach, radio and television host

Baseball

 * Mark Johnson (1975– ), MLB catcher
 * Mark Melancon (1985– ), relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants

Bodybuilding

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

Cycling

 * Linda Brenneman (1965– ), Olympic cyclist
 * Ron Kiefel (1960– ), professional cyclist and Olympic medalist

Golf

 * Paige Spiranac (1993– ), professional golfer

Soccer

 * Aleisha Cramer (1982– ), midfielder
 * Paolo DelPiccolo (1991– ), midfielder
 * Todd Dunivant (1980– ), defender for the MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy
 * Bill Sedgewick (1971– ), defender, midfielder

Other

 * Pat Frink (1945–2012), NBA player (Cincinnati Royals)