Hermann Koch (association official)
Maria Hermann Josef Koch (born February 14, 1920 in Düren ; † May 11, 2002 ibid) was chairman of the AWO district association for the Middle Rhine. Koch was employed by the city administration in Düren even before the Second World War . After returning from British captivity, he resumed his work in administration. Before retiring, he was head of the registration office. In 1946 he joined the SPD . In the following years he was chairman of the AWO district association Düren and for many years chairman of the AWO district association Mittelrhein. Koch initiated the geriatric care center "Im Weyerfeld" in Düren-Süd (construction began in 1983), which was later expanded into a senior center. On his 75th birthday it was renamed the Hermann Koch Senior Center .
Koch was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit, 1st class .
Awards and honors
- 1971 Marie Juchacz plaque
- Federal Cross of Merit 1st class
- 1995 Name of the Hermann Koch Senior Center in Düren
Web links
- Socially committed beyond Düren. Workers' welfare commemorates Hermann Koch , AWO District Association Middle Rhine, May 11, 2012
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Koch, Hermann |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Koch, Maria Hermann Josef (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German functionary of the Arbeiterwohlfahrt |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 14, 1920 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Düren |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 11, 2002 |
| Place of death | Düren |