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November 11, 2024
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In Memory of Klaus Daube

  • November 11, 2024
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Hello everyone,

(also on behalf of @Klaus Göbel )


I wanted to share the sad news that our friend and forum member, Klaus Daube, passed away on March 3rd at the age of 82. Some of you may have noticed his absence in recent months. Klaus Göbel, Thomas Becker, and I each tried to reach him, and we eventually received confirmation from his family.

Klaus was not only a dedicated and very skilled FrameMaker user, but he also developed very advanced, complex ExtendScript scripts that benefited so many in this community. He generously shared his expertise and was always willing to help others, offering guidance with patience and precision.
I had the pleasure of meeting Klaus several times at the tcworld/tekom conferences in Stuttgart, Germany, where his enthusiasm was evident to everyone around him.
He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

 

@Klaus Göbel  will host the FrameMaker part of Klaus Daube's website with so many infos. He will inform us, when this is online.

Below is the English translation of part of the card from Klaus's family.

Best regards, Winfried
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Klaus had an explanation for everything and an idea for a solution.

His creativity flowed equally into his craftsmanship and his programming.

He touched many people with his joy in his fellows and his many social commitments.

His willingness to help was immense. He could fix anything, and he loved creation.

His greatest treasures were his beloved Inge, his passion for reading and researching, and his faith.

He taught us humility and confidence.

    13 replies

    Community Expert
    November 12, 2024

    Sad news to read.

    As @frameexpert wrote he was an expert with a huge in-depth-knowledge about FrameMaker.

    My thoughts are with his family and friends.

    He will be missed.

    R.I.P.

    Stephan

    Inspiring
    November 12, 2024

    Hi Winfried, I wasn't familiar with Klaus, but I saw you mention a Thomas Becker. I knew someone of that name many years ago and I'm just wondering if you have contact details, on the slim chance it's the same person.

    Community Expert
    November 12, 2024

    Sent via private message.

    frameexpert
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    November 11, 2024

    My deepest sympathy to Klaus's family, friends, and colleagues. I was always impressed with his thoroughness and persistence in his work. He always gave credit when using code or ideas from others. His vast FrameMaker knowledge and documentation have helped me and many others over the years. Klaus will be missed. Even though we never met, I considered him a friend.