Eugen Gerstenmaier 1906 – 1986

Biography

Eugen Gerstenmaier was born on August 25, 1906, in Kirchheim unter Teck, a town in southwestern Germany. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to public service as a German politician, working during a significant period in his nation’s history. His career reflected a commitment to civic engagement and the political life of his country during much of the twentieth century.

On March 13, 1986, Gerstenmaier passed away in Remagen, leaving behind a legacy of service to his community and nation. He was laid to rest at Friedhof Oberwinter in Remagen, where he remains honored among those who shaped Germany’s political landscape. His eighty years of life spanned decades of profound change and challenge for Germany and Europe.