In Memoriam: We Mourn Prof. Dr. Dr h.c. mult. Sigurd Hofmann (1944–2022)

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involved in the PANDA and MUSE collaborations. He offered his service to the hadron and nuclear physics community as a member of the Particle Data Group since 2006 and as Swiss representative to the European Nuclear Physics Collaboration Committee since 2009. Bernd Krusche was an enthusiastic researcher and highly engaged professor particularly committed to the education of students in laboratory exercises. He was not only respected by the nuclear physics community but also by his students and group members who were all fond of him with his warm smile, optimism and advice. Unforgettable is also the experience when entering his office, being overwhelmed by meter-high plants before spotting Bernd in his personal jungle. Last fall he had invited all his present and former students for a get-together, mentioning one should not wait longer, as it might suddenly be too late. With Bernd Krusche we are losing a respected scientist, academic teacher, and valued colleague whose commitment and humanity we will miss; we have lost a friend.