Georg Stollenwerk 1930 – 2014

Biography

Georg Stollenwerk was born on December 19, 1930, in Düren, Germany, during a transformative period in European history. He would go on to pursue a career in professional football, becoming part of Germany’s sporting heritage during the mid-twentieth century. His life spanned nearly eight decades, witnessing tremendous changes in his country and the world around him.

Throughout his life, Stollenwerk remained connected to the sport he loved. As a footballer, he contributed to the German game during an era when the sport was rebuilding and growing in popularity following the upheaval of the war years. His dedication to football reflected the passion many Germans held for the sport as a source of pride and community.

Georg Stollenwerk passed away on April 30, 2014, in Cologne at the age of 83. He left behind a legacy as part of German football’s mid-century history. Those who knew him remembered a man who had devoted himself to the game and the values it represented—teamwork, perseverance, and athletic excellence.