Kaspar Wenner
Kaspar Wenner (born August 3, 1895 in Werl ; † May 20, 1965 ) was a German politician ( Center Party ).
Life
Kaspar Wenner learned the trade of a saddler . In 1919 he passed the master craftsman examination. From 1948 to 1964 he was Vice President of the Dortmund Chamber of Crafts .
Wenner was mayor of his hometown Werl from May 13, 1952 to November 6, 1958 . He was re-elected in 1954 and 1956.
On June 28, 1953, he presented the then Federal Chancellor Konrad Adenauer with a bronze replica of the Werler image . Adenauer had given a speech on the occasion of the Annaberg and anniversary pilgrimage of the Silesians in Werl, Wenner, as head of the city, was one of the city's representatives. The highest ranking participant in the Catholic Church was Cardinal Frings .
On his initiative, the annual Michaelmas week was introduced in Werl. In the Michaelis week traditionally the Schnadezug takes place, which starts at the Schnadestein in the spa garden.
Honors
- 1953 Golden badge of honor of the Central Association of the German Upholstery and Decorator Craft
- 1964 Ring of Honor from the Dortmund Chamber of Crafts
- 1960 Federal Cross of Merit
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Individual evidence
- ^ Emil Deierling: Self-help on a class basis. 50 years of “handicrafts, trade and commerce”, health insurance company aG in Dortmund, 1907–1957 . Hoppenstedts Wirtschaftsarchiv, Darmstadt 1957, p. 175.
- ^ Hermann Josef Berges: Salt from Werl. The saltworks town on Hellweg and its "white gold" . Westfälischer Heimatverlag, Hamm 1978, p. 58.
- ^ Report in the Westfalenpost on the 100th birthday, August 3, 1995
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Wenner, Kaspar |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German politician (center), mayor of Werl |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 3, 1895 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Werl |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 20, 1965 |