Detlef Kleuker (4 July 1922–15 February 1988) was a German organ builder who founded Detlev Kleuker Orgelbau.
Biography
Born in Flensburg, Hans-Detlef Kleuker studied building organs at Emanuel Kemper in Lübeck. After his master certification in 1955, Kleuker established his own organ-building company in Brackwede. He built about 250 organs over the next three decades; in addition, restorations were carried out. Kleuker invented new methods in organ construction and incorporated the use of new materials. His organs tended to show a modern-edged appearance, while their dispositions remained more traditional.
In 1986 Siegfried Bäune took over the company. The company remained in existence until 1991/92.
Kleuker died in Brackwede, at the age of 66.
See also Organ building Pipe organ List of pipe organ builders
Literature
Detlef Kleuker Orgelbau. Detlef Kleuker Orgelbau, Brackwede 1970 (Catalogue).
See also A partial list of organs built by Kleuker can be found on the corresponding German website Detlef Kleuker.