Henry Felix Kloman II ’55

Felix died Nov. 18, 2025, in Peabody, Mass.

He was born in New York City, the son and grandson of Episcopal bishops. Before coming to Princeton, he graduated from St Paul’s School. He edited the newspaper there, was active in the literary society, student government and, most importantly, learned to play hockey. He continued as a hockey club player and club organizer for most of his life. At Princeton, joined Colonial Club, was in the Special Program in the Humanities, majored in English, graduated with honors, led the Yacht Club as commodore, and played interclub touch football and hockey. Sailing activities and rowing continued for the rest of his life as well, in Connecticut and Tenants Harbor, Maine, where he had a summer house. He roomed with Alexander McKinney, Peter Elliman, and Houston Landis.

After graduation, he was in the Navy in the Pacific and had considerable exposure to the South Pacific and Japan. His interest in Japan and its life and culture led to writing haikus. His final haiku is worth recording;

Lonely leaf lingers

Awaiting first icy frost.

There! It’s time to go.

His literary activities included book reviewing for LymeLine, a community newspaper for Old Lyme, Conn. His professional career began in insurance brokerage then migrated to risk management. He founded a firm, Risk Planning Group, and a journal Risk Management Reports. He also published books on the subject.

Felix was predeceased in 2018 by his wife of 61 years, Ann. He is survived by his children, Edward, Alexis, Blair ’86, and Sarah.