I was so sorry to hear of Zip's passing. He was the last of the great people from Eagle Grove. I'm so glad my husband and I had the chance to spend some time with him at the Thor 125th and at Aunt Dorothy's (Severson) funeral. I still remember Dad and Zip playing baseball. Zip and Vernice were my godparents. I still remember the feeling of Zip's flattop when he would put me on his shoulders and took me all

I was so sorry to hear of Zip's passing. He was the last of the great people from Eagle Grove. I'm so glad my husband and I had the chance to spend some time with him at the Thor 125th and at Aunt Dorothy's (Severson) funeral. I still remember Dad and Zip playing baseball. Zip and Vernice were my godparents. I still remember the feeling of Zip's flattop when he would put me on his shoulders and took me all around the trainyard. What fun we had going over to your house in Eagle Grove, and meeting with you kids (at least the older ones) for the outdoor movies in Thor. I'd love to hear from someone about what happened. Please email me at randk2440@yahoo.com. Dad (Kenny Severson) has been gone since November 2010 so I can certainly relate to your loss. He was a wonderful person and will be missed.

I am sorry that I will not be able to attend visitation or the funeral service. "Zip" was a great guy and mentored me as a baseball official after my graduation from Boone Valley, Renwick. I do have one quick story. Boone Valley was playing Klemme. "Zip" had the plate and the Klemme pitcher didn't like his strike zone. "Zip" called time out and took the bat from the Boone Valley hitter and took a couple of steps towards the

I am sorry that I will not be able to attend visitation or the funeral service. "Zip" was a great guy and mentored me as a baseball official after my graduation from Boone Valley, Renwick. I do have one quick story. Boone Valley was playing Klemme. "Zip" had the plate and the Klemme pitcher didn't like his strike zone. "Zip" called time out and took the bat from the Boone Valley hitter and took a couple of steps towards the mound slapping the bat in his hand and asking the pitcher if he had a problem. The pitcher backed up answering "no sir." After the game I asked "Zip" if that was the appropriate way to handle a disgruntled pitcher. His response was: "May not be appropriate, but it is **** affective." My personal sympathy to you all. I can tell you since I got the call about his death I have celebrated his life by remembering many of my fond memories about him.

Dave Anderson, IHSAA

I was very sadden to hear of Zip's passing. I can remember all the times our dad's umpired a ballgame together. Who can forget the time they were in Alonga and out ran the Tornado to get home.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Brenda (Becker) Spellmeyer

I was saddened to hear of Zip's passing. He (and your mother) are a large part of my memories at Mt. Calvary. May God bless you with many happy memories in the days ahead.

Condolences to family.....