Townsend Hoopes

Townsend Walter Hoopes II (April 28, 1922 – September 20, 2004) was an American who reached the height of his career as Under Secretary of the Air Force from 1967 to 1969. He was also a prolific writer. Hoopes, known as Tim, was born in Duluth, Minnesota. He graduated from Phillips Academy, before attending Yale University, where he became a member of the Skull and Bones society, and captain of the football team, graduating in 1944. Later he woul... more

Townsend Walter Hoopes II (April 28, 1922 – September 20, 2004) was an American who reached the height of his career as Under Secretary of the Air Force from 1967 to 1969. He was also a prolific writer. Hoopes, known as Tim, was born in Duluth, Minnesota. He graduated from Phillips Academy, before attending Yale University, where he became a member of the Skull and Bones society, and captain of the football team, graduating in 1944. Later he would graduate from the National War College as well. He married twice. His first marriage to Marion Schmidt ended in divorce. They had two sons together: Townsend Walter Hoopes III and Peter Schmidt Hoopes. His second marriage to Ann Merrifield lasted 40 years until his death. They had a daughter together: Andrea Hoopes DeGirolamo. He also had four stepchildren: Lise Jeantet, Cecily Hoopes Lyons, Briggs Swift Cunningham IV, and F. Thomas B.C. Hoopes. Additionally, he had 11 grandchildren. Hoopes died from the complications of melanoma. During... less