Remembering Professor Klaus Truemper

The Computer Sciene department of UT Dallas recently held a memorial service in honor of Professor Klaus Truemper. Based on stories from people who knew him, he seemed to have led a worthwhile life:

Scholarly contribution. People in a French conference spoke about him with admiration. He wrote several books in computer science and AI.

Organizational contribution. He was an early member of UTD’s CS department. Senior members of the department spoke about him with reverance, appreciating that he has vitalized the department in the early days.

Life outlook. A quote from a colleague of him:

Dr. Murat Kantarcioglu, professor of computer science, remembered the life lessons Klaus humbly demonstrated through his own decisions. “There are a couple of important life lessons I will always remember from him. I once asked why, despite being so productive and full of energy, he chose to retire in his early 60s. He told me that he no longer wanted to spend time on things he did not enjoy and instead wanted to focus solely on what he loved. That perspective has stayed with me and is becoming even more meaningful as I reflect on my own path. He was the epitome of Jack London’s quote: ‘The proper function of man is to live, not to exist.’”

Rest in Peace, Professor Truemper.

Read the Official memorial post from UTD CS.