Edward T. Lippstreu ’49
PERSONAL & EDUCATION:
- Born in Fairfield, CA on 9/21/31
- Graduated from Armijo High School in Fairfield
- Attended Cal in 1949 and became an SAE
- Played three years of basketball at Cal
- The Bears were undefeated in 1951 with a record of 24-0
- Joined U.S. Naval Reserve in Alameda, CA in 1951
- Graduated in 1954 with a major in business marketing
EARLY CAREER AND FAMILY LIFE:
- Married for 57 years to the former Susan Grotheer
- Ed and Susan raised four children – Bruce, Lynn, Carol & Jill
- Began career at American Trust Bank, now Wells Fargo Bank
- Called into active duty with the Navy. Sent to the Far East
- Served as Gunnery Officer aboard the U.S. Suisun
REAL ESTATE CAREER & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
- Became a real estate broker in 1958 and opened Lippstreu Realty
- Continued in the real estate business until retirement in 2002
- Served as past President of Solano County Board of Realtors
- Served as past President of Fairfield Chamber of Commerce
- Served as past President of Fairfield Kiwanis Club. Has been active for 50+ years
- Served as past Director of Green Valley Country Club. Has been golfing since 1959