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Brian Burmeister
February 19, 2022
Trip was a great guy. He and Helen will always have a warm part in the hearts of Linda and I. Dick got me involved with the NCAA Tourney when he invited me to go with him after the Lake Forest Hoop Season ended in 1962. It was because of Trip that I have had lifelong relationships with John Wooden and Tyrone Corbin. Not t mention all the times we spent in his beloved basement in Lake Bluff where a lifetime of memories were there to be enjoyed. Trip was a lifelong friend and is missed by all.
Stanley Yuzuk
December 18, 2015
I met Dick in the mid 2000's at the Tribute to Bix Beiderbecke in Racine Wisconsin. He was a very personable fellow, loaded with stories of the beginnings of professional basketball. He related that because of his fancy footwork they sometimes called him "Tiptoe Triptow". When I got back to New York that year, I told my friend Gene's father about my meeting with Dick, and he remembered seeing him play in the old Madison Square Garden. My condolences to his family, he was a really nice man.
DUNN
March 20, 2015
Janice & Family
We would like to say how sorry we are to hear about your dad and our teacher Mr. Triptow, he was an awesome teacher! He will be missed ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry & Melody (Merry)
March 16, 2015
A good friend and a coach who set by example standards to live by. Andy Sweet
Joseph Hlado
March 10, 2015
My condolences to the Triptow family on their loss. Didn't know Richard's background, re: his accomplishments, until I recently read his obit in the Chicago Tribune. I went to St. Patrick's H.S. back in the mid 1950's where he was a teacher in a couple of my classes. Rest in peace Richard.
mike maiman
March 7, 2015
Helen, Donna, Janice and the entire Triptow family
Coach was a "renaissance man" before the term was coined. Athlete, author, coach and mentor all combined in one remarkable man. He will be missed but will live daily in the many lives he had a positive impact on. Miss you coach.
Mike Maiman
LFC 1966-70
Neil Tolciss
March 6, 2015
Helen, Donna and Janice,
I don't think I could ever express the gratitude I have for the experience of working with Trip for four years. The memories have lasted me a lifetime. My condolences to your family.
Neil Tolciss, LFC '71
Don Rago
March 3, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Triptow family on your loss. Coach, you gave me the chance to play the game I loved. Not necessarily because I was that talented but because I gave it 100% all the time and you recognized the effort. It was a life lesson that has served me well all these years. Rest in peace coach. Class of '57
Robert Kroll
March 3, 2015
Let me add my condolences to the Triptow family and to the scores of individuals who were touched and blessed to have been mentored by him. Dick will remain an everlasting hero for this '57 St. Pat's graduate who played on his teams. His guidance through those formative years of a young student/athlete can't be underappreciated. Thank you forever, Dick.
Fred Broda
March 2, 2015
My condolences to the entire Triptow family. Coach was a true gentleman and of the nicest people I have ever known. He cared a great deal about all his players and students and he will truly be missed.
March 2, 2015
My deepest sympathies to JAnice and the family and friends. Mr. Triptow was one of my favorite teachers and a major influence in my life. I will always have a special place in my heart. May your special memei and you always.... much love and many prayers, Andrea M. Dolan (Mears)
Priscilla Posick Rollmann
February 26, 2015
What an honor it was to be inducted to the LFC Hall of Fame the same year Coach Triptow was. Coach was an unbelievable individual who was full of life!! He will be truly missed. Priscilla Posick Rollmann '90
Edwin H. Griffith
February 26, 2015
So sorry to hear about Trip. I was a upper classman when Trip joined the coaching staff. Always a coach with a smile on his face and support for all team members. 1958-1962
Richard Janick
February 26, 2015
It was great seeing Trip this past summer with Tom Franke and Brian Burmeister at the Lantern. He was our coach at LFC for Baseball and Basketball.My condolences to his family. I will be at the Memorial. Rick Janick Co/Capt. 64-65.
February 26, 2015
Helen, Donna and Janice,
Linda and I were so saddened to hear about Trip's passing. I was fortunate enough to have spent time with Coach over the years and was so rewarded for every visit. He was a historian, humanitarian, teacher,
Coach, storyteller and a wonderful person to have known. All of our lives were enriched by knowing all of you as well as we did all these years. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Regards,
Brian and Linda Burmeister
February 26, 2015
To Helen and the entire Triptow Family: Heartfelt condolences on your and our irreparable loss. Dick is being remembered fondly for his invaluable contributions and guidance to so many. I am grateful to have been in Lake Forest to attend the honor bestowed on him at the Sports Center. His spirit and smile live on in the countless hearts he touched.
George L. Speros
February 26, 2015
Dick Triptow was my basketball coach at St. Patrick High School from 1953 thru 1957. His skill as a coach taught me the finer aspects of the game as well as sportsmanship and character as a young man. Fortunately, I was able to keep some loose contact with him at DePaul golf outings and DePaul basketball games over the years since I too was a DePaul alum.
He remains a prime person in building my transition from boyhood into manhood. I will miss him, but he will always be in my memory as an influential mentor of my youth.
Tom Rogers, St. Pat's Class of 1957, DePaul U. Class of 1961
Ken Welton
February 25, 2015
Coach ... You will be missed for more and by more than your friends/fans/students could ever express in words. What wonderful lessons and memories. Thank you. And my deepest sympathies to your family.
michael komie
February 25, 2015
We will miss you, Coach! You and your loving family will be in our hearts and prayers forever.
Michael Komie, LFC class of '74
Thomas Lyons
February 25, 2015
To the Family of Dick Triptow,
At DePaul I was a member of the '43-'44 team and that is where I met Dick. He was a Junior and I a Freshman and he immediately became my role model, for which I am very grateful. I'm sure he has continued to inspire thousands of others in the same way over these many years. Please accept my sincerest sympathies. We all lost a really great guy.
Thomas (Tommy) Lyons
Dennis Maiman
February 25, 2015
Coach, you led a wonderful and fascinating life. Thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge. My very best to Helen and the family.
Emmette Bryant
February 25, 2015
Dick; I always enjoyed our chats and remembrances together. I loved looking at your championship watch you received from winning the NIT championship. I'll miss your company at the Blue Demons events. We always looked to sit with each other. God Bless. Emmette Bryant DePaul '64/NBA Champion '68/'69 (Celtics)
Holly Weindorf
February 24, 2015
Having worked with Dick Triptow at Lake Forest High School, I knew him as a dignified, friendly and sincere person. My condolences go out to his family.
Cynthia Bathurst
February 24, 2015
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Triptow family and to our friend and colleague Janice, a loving daughter and consummate professional. Our entire team at Safe Humane Chicago sends the warmest regards and assurances that Dick Triptow lives on in a wonderful legacy of sports and family and love.
Milly Vincelette
February 24, 2015
We are so very sorry to hear about Rich. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Milly and Paul.
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