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He was a leader, a mentor, a business owner, a boss, and above all else a friend.

Bob Maphet wore many hats as the co-founder of Diamond Knot Brewery.

But when he spoke, whether you were an employee or a government official, you listened.

"He was easy to work with," said Shelley Maphet, Bob's wife. "He was very patient and soft-spoken."

When he was in a group of people discussing an issue, people knew to be quiet when Maphet talked.

"I want to hear what Bob has to stay" was the general feeling among those who worked with him, Shelley said.

Maphet, 62, died Nov. 10 after complications from s...