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Hans Matthesius

1947 - 2010

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Manfred und Monika posted a condolence

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Niemals geht man so ganz in unserem Herzen wirst Du, lieber Hans Jürgen, unvergessen sein… Manfred und Monika

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Joe Mastromauro posted a condolence

Saturday, November 6, 2010

With most of our clients on one coast or another, a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Matthesius was special. They came bearing gifts of honey, which my daughter enjoys, and beeswax for candles that my wife enjoys. As I read the condolences above I see the word passion, which describes the enthusiasm he had in conversations, whether talking about travelling, bees, cars, or even extruding equipment. He touched my life briefly, and I feel blessed for it.

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State Farm-Bob Boswell Office posted a condolence

Friday, November 5, 2010

On behalf of us here at Bob Boswell's office, we offer our deepest condolences to Hans' wife Irene and his family. We are deeply saddened to hear of Hans' passing. All of us at the office have very much enjoyed working with Hans & Irene. His good nature and sense of humor will be remembered by all of us here. Our prayers are with his family & friends.

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olivier and Myriam Crave posted a condolence

Friday, November 5, 2010

what describes Hans : PASSION... When we arrived in Florence, KY, I discovered how big were his passions. I remember few of them : sport cars, train collection, travelling, beekeeping and SUSHI. The last 2 passions where for us a new way of thinking. we discovered lots of sushi types and Hans enjoyed to see us eating jellyfish, Tofu soups and so on... he was making jokes on us...but after all we enjoyed it so much and since then we try to continue to eat it. When we were informed about this bad news, we decided to eat some sushi in the evening to think about him and have a toast with him. The second passion was Beekeeping. We almost started with him to learn beekeeping as hans wanted to install 2 beehives in our yard, what he did. I remember him coming with his passat car with a bee hive in the trunk with all bees flying in the car. Crazy guy. then we feeded the bees with Garlic and Corn syrup. what's a strange Honey...We learned a lot all together. Hans , we still have the bottle of Honey you give us before we left Kentucky, the bottle will stay sealed as a reminder of this nice time. Flowers from Kentucky... I also would like to thank you for everything you have done for me during the 3 years we spend in KY. I enjoyed coming to your home to spend some time with Irene, I enjoyed going to the VW dealership to buy our first car in the US with you. I enjoyed working with you at KM even if you didn't want to leave as you enjoyed working with me..... you have always been ready to help us. Sushi Man we will miss you, we will miss your goofy style. Take care my friend....Have some rest now... You disserved it. really !

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Norman Samuleit posted a condolence

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Hello, I am Norman. the nephew of Hans. I could tell so many stories I have experienced with Hans. I remember an experience still as if it had been yesterday... Hansi and I were on the move sometimes again by the car. At that time I was approx. 13-14 years old. We were just again on the way home when we saw a tortoise in the street wheel. Hans said immediately, Norman, we take the tortoise at home. (I was not so inspired; I had to hold them... Hansi found the idea, however, good) said done. We took the tortoise with us. I might hold on them and turned them on the back. The tortoise also did not find the idea of Hans so fantastically, and showed us this first. The tortoise peed in the high curve by the car, on my clothes and the car. We laughed all the time. When we had come at home, the tortoise was already done. Perfect. Just in time  Hansi, you have contributed decisively to it this is my life in such a way as it is. Thank you which I might get to know you. I will miss you more than words can say... Norman…

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Jim Callari posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

I was shocked and saddened while attending the K Show when I heard of Hans' passing. He was always wonderful to talk to and knew the industry so well. He had a great sense of humor and was a true character He will be missed but never forgotten.

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Joerg Riedel posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Dear Mr. Matthesius, I will never forget the day my oldest son, Norman, was getting married in Mexico City. The wedding invitation mentioned "the Religious Ceremony will start promptly at 8:00 o'clock", we had made arrangements for someone to pick you up one hour before that at your hotel.... I was very much asleep when the telephone rang at about 7:15AM and it was you on the other side. You asked if the wedding didn't start at 8:00 o'clock? So I said YES. Then you asked me if somebody was going to pick you up to be there on time? I said YES. That's when I heard on the phone "Oh, am I stupid!!! The wedding is at 8:00 o'clock PM!!!! jajaja please go back to sleep Mr. Riedel and I'll see you tonight!!!" Unfortunately we picked you up, it would've been nicer if you were still dressed with your tuxedo and waiting. In this case, I would send you a glass of champagne..... I will miss you my friend, Joerg Riedel Hans J. Matthesius, SUSHI was his LIFE

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Bryan Kern - Style Crest posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Hans was a wonderful individual that helped our company tremendously over the years. We always had great respect for his knowledge, wisdom, and sense for the next product or technology change. His true desire to help our business grow and succeed helped create much more than just a business relationship. We will miss your sense of humor, your funny noises, and most importantly, your friendship.

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Bill & Janie Coleman lit a candle

Monday, November 1, 2010

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We are so very sorry to hear of Han's passing. Thankfully he did not suffer and have a lot of pain. It is difficult to imagine a world without him, he meant so much to so many people. We will never forget him.

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Thinking of You ! Herbert und Margot lit a candle

Monday, November 1, 2010

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Ricky Silver / Silver-Line Plastics posted a condolence

Monday, November 1, 2010

There will never be another Hans in our industry. No matter whether he was doing business with you or not, he remembered you and went out of his way to speak to you. He was always positive and upbeat. We'll all miss him.

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Sylvia Moore & Dan King posted a condolence

Monday, November 1, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about Hans -- What a wonderful guy. He taught us both a lot. Our prayers are for the family. Best Regards, Sylvia & Dan

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Bill & Janie Coleman posted a condolence

Monday, November 1, 2010

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Jim Hunt posted a condolence

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Hans was a personal friend for many years. I had many enjoyable meals with him and Irene both in Florence and their condo in Munich. He taught me a lot about the KM equipment and plastic sales which benefited me to no end. We traveled together a lot and he always made the trips interesting while we were conducting business with clients. I shall miss him and regret that I didn't get a chance to work with him after he left Krauss Maffei.

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Anke & Andreas posted a condolence

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Altough it was just a couple of years we had the privelege enjoying the friendship of Hans while living in the US, we suffer from the loss of a trusted friend. Anke and Andreas / Germany

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Tom Kern posted a condolence

Friday, October 29, 2010

To the family, I am very saddened by your loss and the knowledge that I am loosing a friend and valuable adviser. Hans has been a trusted adviser for many years. He helped many businessmen such as myself with his wisdom and knowledge of the extrusion business and his sense of what would serve us best in the way of solutions to our manufacturing needs. I have you in my thoughts and prayers!

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Mark & Deborah Vanderwoude posted a condolence

Friday, October 29, 2010

Hans was a giant of a man in many ways, a great husband to Irene whom he adored, a brilliant Engineer, a wonderful colleague and friend, and a big brother to the children in his neighborhood who were in wonder of his many hobbies such as Bee Keeping. We always enjoyed being with Hans and Irene whether at the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach or simply having a great dinner conversation. Hans will be missed by many, but his memory will live on forever. Mark and Deborah Vanderwoude

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Mark Porter posted a condolence

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Hans was a wonderful person and Laura and I both enjoyed his company very much. He will be greatly missed.

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Style Crest Enterprises posted a condolence

Friday, October 22, 2010

Style Crest Enterprises made a donation to American Cancer Society (Ft. Mitchell, KY) Wishing you the best in these difficult times. Hans was a great individual and we have benefitted in many ways from our relationship with him. We will all miss Hans...

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jan posted a condolence

Friday, October 22, 2010

jan made a donation to American Cancer Society (Ft. Mitchell, KY) During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. If you need a friend to help you through this, you know who to call.

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