CDU veteran Manfred Kramer: Legacy of a political life

Manfred Kramer, former CDU chairman in the Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis, dies at the age of 85. A look back at his life's work.
Manfred Kramer, former CDU chairman in the Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis, dies at the age of 85. A look back at his life's work. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

CDU veteran Manfred Kramer: Legacy of a political life

Manfred Kramer, a long -time and respected politician of the CDU in the Germersheim district, died on the Easter weekend at the age of 85. His sudden death leaves a noticeable gap in the political landscape of the region. The CDU district association Germersheim, whose honorary chairman Kramer was, expressed his deep regret and mourns the loss of a man whose life's work is inextricably linked to the history of the party. pfalz-express.de reports that Kramer was born on July 6, 1939 in Bellheim and started training at the Deutsche Bundpost in 1953. Then he switched to politics.

1966 he joined the CDU and the Junge Union, followed by Christian Democratic Working (CDA) in 1977. His commitment to the party and society was impressive. From 1980 to 2002, Kramer served as chairman of the Germersheim district association. He also sat in the Bellheim community council and had led the CDU parliamentary group there. In the Germersheim district council, he was group leader from 1993 to 2003

political career and commitment

On November 18, 1981,

Kramer became a member of the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament, where he stayed until 2003. Throughout his political career, he campaigned for social justice and social cohesion. His support among the population resulted from his tireless commitment to the concerns of people in the district. Tobias Baumgärtner, the chairman of the CDU community association Bellheim, recognized Kramer as a politician who understood his work as a service in the community and will be remembered.

For his extraordinary commitment, Kramer was honored with numerous awards and received recognition in various areas. His membership in the Catholic Workers' Association and in the association for the preservation of church buildings of the parish of St. Nikolaus should be particularly noteworthy. His voluntary work testifies to his deep connection to the region and belief in humanity.

a legacy in the CDU

Kramer looks back on an impressive professional career. In 1981 he took the exam for the upscale service and worked as a post inspector and a graduate administrative manager (FH). His political engagement began with his election as the local chairman of the CDU in Bellheim in 1973, which laid the foundation for his further career. His entire work illustrates his tireless efforts for the CDU and the people in the Germersheim district. In this context, he was honored for 55 years of membership in the CDA.

Manfred Kramer will be missing, but his inheritance will live on in politics and the community. His life's work is an inspiration for many who want to work for a fairer society. wikipedia adds that Kramer was always a role model for political commitment and social policy responsibility, and he will be given a special memory in the CDU.

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