Best Grandpa in the whole world
By Christopher Lamprecht
/ February 24, 2023
This was the only time Pops was to meet his daughters daughter. His granddaughter Arwen. For just ten days they...
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ALFRED NOEL DIRK LAMPRECHT
This site was created in loving memory of Dirk Lamprecht.
Campaigner for Equity in IT Literacy, Teacher, Raconteur,
Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather.
About
The life of Dirk Lamprecht
1940 - 2020
Born in Port Natal (Durban) on 4 December 1940, Dirk will have been irked to shuffle off this mortal coil just 5 months shy of his 80th birthday. He was often heard to say that anything beyond three-score & ten is “extra time”, and I believe he knew he’d had a fair inning.
Over Dirk’s lifetime, he proved to be a remarkably resilient man. Life threw endless challenges in his way. Yet his ability to dig deep, bounce back and stay upbeat earned him the admiration and respect of all who came in contact with him.
Memories
Looking back at the memories of Dirk Lamprecht
Pops versus William Wallace & the Bravehearts
By Christopher Lamprecht
/ February 24, 2023
Pops spun this street performer some compelling tale that ended in the guy handing over his sword. Charmingly disarming?
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A once in a lifetime teacher
By Christopher Lamprecht
/ February 24, 2023
Fundisa. Teacher. Dirk lost his sight in his early 40's. By the time he turned 50 he had started his...
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Ever mine, ever thine, ever ours
By Christopher Lamprecht
/ February 24, 2023
Pops in his element visiting Dover castle, tunnels and the white cliffs.
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My dad, my idol
By Christopher Lamprecht
/ February 24, 2023
Pops and Caz at the Amarvati Buddhist Retreat circa 2010. So much admiration and respect for Pops. He loved role...
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So Last Century (Legend!)
By Christopher Lamprecht
/ February 24, 2023
Pops photo Montage 1940 - 1990's This Neil Diamond song conjures vivid and emotional memories. It was a time when...
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The Noughties
By Christopher Lamprecht
/ February 24, 2023
Picture Montage of Pops in the Noughties. The last 30 years of Dirk's life was devoted to teaching IT skills...
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Pops & Ghost Mountain Inn
By Christopher Lamprecht
/ February 22, 2023
Pops and Caz Road trip, December 2019.
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Late life friends
By Christopher Lamprecht
/ February 22, 2023
Dirk found warmth, love and companionship for 5 years with Elsa. She cared for him, buoying him up and believing...
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Stories
Short Stories written by Dirk and family
Baobab Dreaming
By Christopher Lamprecht
/ February 22, 2023
by Dirk and Caz Pops loved being on safari. He went to Hluhluwe with Dirk, and then again with Carina....
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Nowhere to Here and Back Again
By Christopher Lamprecht
/ February 22, 2023
Multigenerational writing collaboration. An amusing read in three parts. This was such fun! Pops went wildly off piste , setting...
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