Hundred years of life stories: Doris Eckel celebrates with roses and memories

Hundred years of life stories: Doris Eckel celebrates with roses and memories

On April 10, 2025, a remarkable occasion will be recognized in Bad Kreuznach. Doris Eckel, a committed citizen and now 100 years old, is celebrated as an "uncrowned rose queen". This honor is not only a celebration of your life's achievement, but also a tribute to her deeply rooted connection with the city and its social commitment. Eckel is known for their tradition to give away roses. In October 2023 she presented Rosen to Konrad Adenauer, the grandson of the former Chancellor, and thus reminded of a similar gesture that took place in 1958 during a visit to Konrad Adenauer in Bad Kreuznach.

Doris Eckel has an eventful life story. Even after a fall that restricted her mobility, her passion for sharing is unbroken. Before this incident, she was regularly active in the Salinental and in her district, where she approached walkers, dogs and children with roses, treats and sweets. In addition, together with her husband, she managed the winery of her parents -in -law in Rüdesheimer Straße and drove tractor in the vineyards herself. For her 100th birthday, she received congratulations from prominent congratulations such as Rüdiger Brunk, Dr. Klaus Kordmann and Lorenz Fischer.

part of city history

Doris Eckel's tradition of giving away roses is part of deep rooting in the city of Bad Kreuznach, which has a long and multifaceted story. Their roots go back to the Stone Age, the first settlers lived in the region. The geography of Bad Kreuznach as a bridge region between Palatinate, Hunsrück, Rheinhessen and Rhineland has contributed significantly to the development of the city over the centuries. As early as 1917, the "Iron Book" was launched by Mayor Koernicke, a demonstrative document for people with a close connection to Bad Kreuznach, in which also important historical figures such as Wilhelm II and Konrad Adenauer are mentioned.

in the book "100 Years of Contemporary History" published in 2017, edited by Franziska Blum-Babelmann and Dr. Jörn Kobes, the development of the city is documented. The city has experienced numerous political and cultural transformations since the establishment of an imperial general headquarters in the First World War. After the Second World War, Bad Kreuznach experienced a heyday as an international health resort, which is particularly known for its healing sources, which have been used as a spa for some time.

Bad Kreuznach in the change of time

The history of Bad Kreuznach is characterized by various cultural influences, including the Roman settlement and belonging to different areas of rule such as France and Prussia. The ascent to the spa town took place in the 19th century when the city began to establish public health offers with its salt sources. Today Bad Kreuznach is one of the most sought -after destinations for relaxation and wellness.

The celebrations around Doris Eckel are therefore not only a personal appreciation, but also a reflection of the rich history and the cultural diversity of Bad Kreuznach, which is shaped by the unique traditions of its citizens.

Visitors and residents are invited to take part in this special honor and to celebrate the connection between Doris Eckel and her city, which in their life story and with every rose that gives them away.