Klaus is the first Esch in Germany taht I actually spoke with. He still lives and works on the farm in Minkelfeld that has been in the family since the 1800's.
Klaus loves to talk and tell stories. As he gets going he gets more and more wound up and excited. His teeth aren't great and perhaps this is (partly) why those in the immediate vicinity might get a little bit damp during his antics.
He isn't as excited about the family as Wolfgang is, but whenever it is brought up he is more than capable of keeping up with his own extensive knowledge of names and dates. He enjoys challenging Wolfgang's information, but mainly just to rile Wolfgang, not because he actually thinks it is incorrect.
He firmly believes that women have a distinct roll in society, at the home. And there is definitely no place for them in the world of politics.
I saw him on the farm while he was working. His work clothes consisted of a button up shirt and a pair of overalls. And his working was supervising his son, making sure that everything was done to exactly his specifications. Kind of reminded me of Grandad.
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