Walther Schreiber 1884 – 1958

Biography

Walther Schreiber was born on June 10, 1884, in Pustleben, a small community in Germany. He built a career in public service, dedicating his life to political work during a transformative period in German history. Schreiber’s professional path reflected his commitment to civic engagement, contributing to the political landscape of his nation across several decades.

On June 30, 1958, Schreiber passed away in West Berlin at the age of 74. He left behind a legacy of service in the political sphere, having witnessed and participated in some of the most significant changes of twentieth-century Germany. His life spanned from the later years of Imperial Germany through the Weimar Republic, Nazi era, and into the postwar period of division.

Walther Schreiber was laid to rest at Waldfriedhof Dahlem in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district of Berlin, where his memory is preserved. His final resting place reflects his deep connection to Berlin, the city where he spent his final years and where his public work ultimately concluded.