Everett Klipp

My parents were longtime friends of both Everett and Betty and my older brothers and I always admired Mr. Klipp for his kindness and warmth. My thoughts are with you at his passing.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I just learned yesterday of my great friend's death. EEK and I met in the mid 70's while I was a 28 year runner with an MBA trying to find my way around in life.For at least 25 years I laughed , cried, played golf,traveled, traded, and last but not least drank beer and Beefeater martinis (w/a twist) with the maestro. He was as smart,competitive,practical, generous,and kind a soul as you could find in one person. His life's lessons were omnipresent,eg the morning he walked into Alpha's offices...

so many thank yous for all who are remembering everett and his spirit. he lived Life as one big Thank You For Being Alive!!! im including a photo of everett and betty at age 20, knowing that that was the age of his spirit when he was 84 years old. thank you again, we the family greatly appreciate your thoughts...ron klipp

Everett was a mentor to many and not just the ones at Alpha. My early days in the bond pit include fond memories of his generosity towards a new trader and his kind and gentile nature. My condolences to all of the Klipp family.

Thank you Mr. Klipp for introducing me to the business and for always being willing to make time to meet me when I needed some guidance. Your modest nature was and will continue to be a source of inspiration to me. RIP EEK

To the Klipp family:

Of all the years that the Traut children lived in Matteson, our favorite memories are the year that the church rented us the house next door to yours. Your dad and mom were obviously devoted to each other and their parenting style was a wonderful contrast to what we were used to as minister's kids. I seem to remember something about a secret snake collection. You had to confess to your mother when they got loose and I think she refused to come back in the...