Background
Klopp, Richard Packard was born on March 11, 1921 in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Adam V. and Dorothy (Packard) Klopp.
Klopp, Richard Packard was born on March 11, 1921 in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Adam V. and Dorothy (Packard) Klopp.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Cornell University, 1943.
Chemical engineer The Texas Company, Lawrenceville, Illinois and Westville, New Jersey, 1946-1952. With Catalytic, Inc., Philadelphia, since 1952, now chairman board, chief executive officer. Director First Pennsylvania Bank, First Pennsylvania Corporation, UMI Group, Inc., Mutual Fire, Marine and Inland Insurance Company.
Trustee Drexel University. Co-chairman Philadelphia Area Labor Management Committee. Chairman Junior Achievement Delaware Valley.
Board managers Franklin Institute, Franklin Research Center Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1943-1946. Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Petroleum Institute, Greater Philadelphia City of C. (executive committee, chairman), National Society Professional Engineers, World Affairs Council Philadelphia (director) Clubs: Philadelphia Country (president), Union League, Seaview Country, Sunday Breakfast.
Married Louise Henry, January 6, 1945. Children: Deborah A., John R.