Cologne and Pulheim mourn: Ex-Vice President Bernhard Worms died

Cologne and Pulheim mourn: Ex-Vice President Bernhard Worms died

Pulheim, Deutschland - The 1st FC Köln and the municipality of Pulheim mourn Dr. Bernhard Worms, who died on December 21 at the age of 94. Worms, a native of Stommelner and honorary citizen of his hometown, was not only a passionate supporter of the football club, but also an outstanding local politician and state secretary in the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. His death was officially announced on the first day of Christmas, which only reinforced the grief for the charismatic person, such as Sport1 reported.

dr. Worms had a close connection to his wife Hildegard for over 60 years, with whom he leaves three children and five grandchildren. From 1991 to 1997 he was Vice President of 1st FC Cologne and during this time he decisively shaped the association structure. Mayor Frank Keppeler recognizes Worms as a "bridge builder", who always acted empathetically and with Rhenish humor, which helped him, also mastered difficult social challenges. His political career was just as impressive: Worms was active in the CDU early on, was honorary chairman of the senior citizens' union and had a significant impact on the municipal reorganization in North Rhine-Westphalia, such as Rheinische-Versbblaetter

He is called the initiator of important projects in Pulheim as the “founding father” of his city. He received numerous awards for his meritorious work, including the Federal Cross of Merit and the Order of Merit of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. He was honored a week before his death, which shows how much he was valued by his community. His death leaves a gap that is not only felt at 1. FC Köln, but also in the entire political and social landscape of his homeland.