Hans-Leo Kausemann: A life for Wipperfürth comes to an end

Hans-Leo Kausemann: A life for Wipperfürth comes to an end

Hans-Leo Kausemann, a man of great importance for the Wipperfürth region and beyond, died on May 2 at the age of 87. Kausemann, who has been politically active for over 35 years, leaves a remarkable legacy that is characterized by commitment and humanity. Mayor Anne Loth and the Oberbergische Kreis have already expressed their grief for the former mayor and honorary citizen. His political work began in 1969 when he was elected to the city council of Wipperfürth for the CDU.

on June 6, 1978, his 41st birthday, Kausemann took up his position as mayor, which he held until 1999. During this time he was particularly valued and enjoyed great reputation among the population. In addition to his mayor's office, Kausemann was the first full -time district administrator of the Oberberg district from 1994 to 1999. Another important part of his political career was his membership in the district council from 1975 to 1999, where he also served as a volunteer district administrator from 1989 to 1994.

diverse engagements and social initiatives

Kausemann's commitment to the citizens exceeded the limits of local politics. After training as a banker, he took over the management of the Berg and Mark cooperative. He was also the chairman of the supervisory board of the Oberbergisches Ausbaugesellschaft and a member of the Aggerverband's association council. His birthplace Wipperfürth was always a matter close to his heart. In 1989 he received the ring of honor of the Hanseatic city of Wipperfürth and was recognized as a carer who took care of the concerns of the people in the region.

Kausemann's social responsibility also extended to the Eugen-Wolfrich-Kersting Foundation, which offers old-fashioned apartments and nursing places. Until 2013, he was actively involved in this foundation before health problems forced him to withdraw. A remarkable highlight of his commitment was the initiation of a benefit skycature that was able to collect over 41,000 euros for the elderly. This event has been taking place since 1978 and was celebrated for the 45th time in December 2024.

a life for politics and the community

Kausemann was not only a politician, but also a committed citizen. Despite his withdrawal from active politics, he remained an attentive observer of political events and often expressed that politics had more enjoyed in earlier times. In an interview, it was documented that he read four newspapers a day to stay up to date. Personally, he was married to his wife Doris for almost 60 years, who died in 2020