
On Christmas Eve, Rüdiger died. Having been born in November, 9th, 1950, he was only a little younger than I. On January, 1st, 2012, Rüdiger was going to retire – due to his illness. Well, he did not quite make it. He died on December, 24th, 2011, a Saturday.
Now he leaves behind his wife Marianne, who was so important for him. And three children from his first marriage.

On the last Thursday of the year 2011, we attended his funeral. Marianne had asked me to tell the congregation a little about our relationship with Rüdiger. Of course, I happily agreed. At the end of my short address ( Ansprache (1256 downloads ) ), my voice failed.
I stood before his grave at the town cemetery of Wolfratshausen, saying my final farewell.
Best wishes, Rüdiger
Roland
RMD
(Translated by EG)