Samuel Matthew Trippe

Sam Trippe left this world a better place on October 7, 2023, at the age of 91. He was born June 2, 1932, in Charleston, SC, the only child of Samuel M. Trippe and Marileigh Warren Trippe. He attended Fishburne Military School, class of 1950. A school that is committed to building strong leaders. He continued his studies at North Carolina State University, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1957 and commissioned in the US Marine Corp., serving in Okinawa, Japan. In 1961 began working with 3M Company in Research and Development. He grew in his ability to manage people and projects which lead to many positions and challenges. His favorite was in 1982 where he took the position of Managing Director of 3M Denmark; a highlight for his entire family. Returning to Minnesota in 1987 he was promoted to Division Vice President of Engineering Systems Division until retirement in 1993. He met the love of his life in 1955 and on July 13, 1957 he married Rosemary Knope in Ocala, FL. The couple resided in Quantico VA, Camp Pendleton CA and in 1961 settled in White Bear Lake MN. For 32 years the couple and their growing family resided in MN. Upon retirement they moved to Easton, MD, a short distance from the Naval Academy where they could enjoy football games, the Navy Marching Band, sailing, golf, and other activities associated with the Eastern Shore, most especially his woodworking shop. From the start of his academic career to the end of his working life well into retirement, Mr. Trippe fulfilled the obligation of making this world a better place by using his talents and experiences to serve others. He was a member of several boards: AIIM- The Association for Intelligent Information Management; President of the American Club in Denmark, Talbot Country Club, Board of Governors for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, The Center for Furniture Craftmanship, the YMCA of Easton, CASA of the Mid-Shore, Vice-President of the Navy League, Easton Shore Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, Qlarant Inc. and finally Londonderry on the Tred Avon. His biggest reward was the life created with Rosemary. He is survived by Rosemary and their five children: Patricia Brand, husband Hal, their children: Patrick, wife Stephanie, Michael, wife Amanda Castro, 2 great grandchildren Elena and Christian, Kevin Brand and Matthew Brand; David Trippe, wife Karla, their daughter Madeline; Judy Geaslen, husband Don, their children Christopher, Nicholas, wife Alexa, great-granddaughter Sloane, and Samantha; Regina Stout, husband Craig, their son Carson and Andrea Trippe. Sam Trippe loved God, his wife, his family and this country he served. He will be sorely missed, and his life will continue to be the highest exemplar of one that is truly fulfilled. Funeral services will be held October 26, 2023 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church at 11am.

Samuel Matthew Trippe

June 2, 1932 - October 7, 2023