Henry Tippie
American businessman (1927–2022)
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Henry Bokholt Tippie[1] (January 5, 1927 – February 20, 2022) was an American businessman. As part of the Rollins Corporation he was a key member of the team that purchased Orkin via one of the first large leveraged buyouts in American corporate history.[2] In 2018, Tippie became the 17th member of the NYSE Wall of Innovators.[2]
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| Born | January 5, 1927 Belle Plaine, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 2022 (aged 95) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | University of Iowa (BSC) |
| Occupations | Businessman, investor, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1944–2022 |
| Spouse | Patricia Tippie |
Early life and education
Tippie was born in Belle Plaine, Iowa, on January 5, 1927.[3] He was raised on a farm in rural Iowa.[4][5][6] Upon graduation from high school, Tippie enlisted in the Army Air Force on the day before D-Day. He served in the Pacific theater. [7] After his service in World War II, Tippie leveraged the G.I. Bill to enroll at the University of Iowa, studying to become a CPA.[7]
Career and philanthropy
Tippie played key roles at numerous firms, including Rollins, Dover Gaming and Dover Motor Sports.
He supported numerous causes. A 1999 donation to the University of Iowa stands as the largest individual contribution to date,[4] resulting in the Tippie College of Business being named in his honor. Allegheny College's Tippie Alumni Center was named after the couple.[8]
Tippie was a Gold Life member of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) from 1977 until his death and was a founding member of the CAF's American Airpower Heritage Foundation. He was also a member of the CAF B-29/B-24 Squadron, one of several CAF units based at the CAF National Airbase at Dallas Executive Airport. The CAF's flagship museum, the National Aviation Education Center (NAEC), is named in his honor.[9]
Death
Tippie died on February 20, 2022, at the age of 95.[10]