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Marlin Frederick Klatte

1954 - 2023

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Nicholas Klatte posted a condolence

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Happy Birthday Dad

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Trisha Klatte lit a candle

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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I’m going to miss are chats and regret that my son didn’t get to meet u in person he’s so looked up to you. He has a love for science and art too, and he actually looks like you When you were younger. Rest in Peace, uncle Marlin. I’m happy that we talked.

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David Morrow posted a condolence

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Marlin and I worked at a small company in Sun Valley called Barodyne. We made prototype air compressors. He was in his early twenties but was running the shop. He was such a smart guy. I knew he was destined for bigger and better things. We reconnected through Facebook after more than 40 years. We talked about what we’ve been doing and found out we had a lot in common. Like fishing, hunting, and traveling the world. My condolences to the family.

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Elizabeth Jens posted a condolence

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Marlin was an incredible mentor and friend to me. Initially our friendship started with Marlin taking great joy in provoking me with outrageous statements, but as time went by I came to cherish our many conversations about engineering, his career, the outdoors (especially the eastern sierras and kernville), parenthood, woodworking, the environment and life in general. I will always miss his practical advice and positive outlook. Marlin and Joyce also gave us the chance to housesit for them whilst they were in Florida, which in turn allowed us to finally pull together a deposit for our own home in California. Ross and I are forever grateful to them for that opportunity. Thank you Marlin for enriching my life, I will always miss you my friend.

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

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love you dad.take care

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Darleen Higgins posted a symbolic gesture

Thursday, January 11, 2024

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Altho I didn't meet Marlin in person, I really had a lot of respect and like for him. He was my husband's cousin and reached out to me via Facebook and I like to think we became friends. I found him to be an incredibly kind and awesome person and really wished we could have met in person. My sympathies to Joyce and family. Darleen Higgins (wife of Sam Higgins)

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Carl Guernsey posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

How can I possibly describe my experiences and adventures with Marlin? He was quite simply the most complex person I have ever known. Just when you think you have him defined, he would show you new facets. Engineer, artisan, artist, and mentor. He was very proud to have mentored some of our “kids” at JPL, but he also mentored many of us oldsters, too. He was a friend, a teacher, and an “asshole buddy” across decades and continents. I’m so glad he was a part of my life!

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Kathy Squires posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Marlin had a great sense of humor. After a great family meal at Marlin & Joyce’s house, when Nick and Glenn & my son Mark we’re young, Marlin stated how he was really looking forward to the great dessert of Key Lime pie. We all responded enthusiastically “yes, would be great!” Without skipping a beat he asked if anyone had brought the pie. We looked at each other and realized no. How disappointing that was. We often retell that story and laugh. Marlin, you will forever be in our hearts. With love and appreciation for what you gave to us all. Kathy

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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Our deepest condolences. Losing Marlin leaves such a big hole in our hearts and our gatherings. Much love to you. Love Jeff, Lisa and Opie

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Monday, January 8, 2024

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Sunday, January 7, 2024

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I was fortunate to meet Marlin when I started work at The Marquardt Company in 1989. Right away he became a mentor figure teaching me the ins and outs of testing the hardware. Later on, we would compare times to see who could build a Shuttle RCS engine faster. When Marquardt moved up to Redmond, Washington, it was Marlin who opened the doors for me at JPL and recommended me to the Propulsion group. His mentorship would continue there, helping me become a better technician. During our time at JPL, we worked together in several campaigns including three long term deployments to KSC, twice to Brazil and also to Argentina. I will forever be grateful for his guidance, friendship and I will miss him dearly.

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Saturday, January 6, 2024

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My name is Augie Lopez. Marlin was a good friend of mine when we were in our teens and had alot in common. Especially our love of the outdoors. I have great memories of our fishing trips to the High Sierras and hiking the John Muir Trail. I have shared a photo of us while we were on the John Muir Trail. May you rest in peace my friend.

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Carl Stechman posted a condolence

Saturday, January 6, 2024

I first met Marlin (and Joyce) at Marquardt during the "Space Shuttle era". All of us at Marquardt were like a family both during work and at the many parties and social events. Marlin was a great pleasure to work with and we kept in touch ever after he immigrated to JPL. His accomplishments at JPL contributed to the many successful planetary missions and should not ever be forgotten. .

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Saturday, January 6, 2024

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Glenn Klatte posted a symbolic gesture

Friday, January 5, 2024

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