Farewell to Heinrich Saur: Popular ex-mayor died!

Farewell to Heinrich Saur: Popular ex-mayor died!

Heinrich Saur, the first and last mayor of the municipality of Würm, died at the age of 89. The politician, who is known for his services to the integration of Würm to the city of Pforzheim, died on October 6, 2023. Saur had the process that led to municipal incorporation and was a respected member of the community.

In 1971 Saur was instrumental in the fact that 87 percent of worms voted citizens to merge with Pforzheim. This was not only a historical turning point for the community, but also a personal achievement for the then 36-year-old acid, which was already known as the youngest mayor in the Pforzheim district.

a mayor with foresight

Heinrich Saur, born on December 27, 1934 in Möckmühl, took up his office as mayor of Würm in May 1960. He was considered very popular and was able to prevail over 82 percent of the vote at the first ballot. His predecessor, Ludwig Bangert, had achieved a lot in over 20 years, but had to give up for health reasons. Saur continued his legacy and dealt intensively with the various positive changes that the incorporation brought with it.

acid had gained extensive experience in the public service before his choice. After completing his training as administrative assistants, he completed the administrative school in Stuttgart and worked in several offices before becoming mayor. During his term in office, Saur aimed to cope with the financial challenges of the municipality and to promote the necessary infrastructure projects such as sanitary care and road construction.

It was particularly influential to create his contribution to the creation of a functioning traffic system. On July 1, 1971, a few weeks before the official integration, a city bus - the "four" - drove for the first time to Würm, which offered the locals an extended mobility. This improvement in public transport was part of Saur’s a comprehensive plan for the community.

after the political career

After Saur retired in 1980, he switched to the private sector. He became the managing director of parking garages in the city and continued his commitment to the community by contributing to the fruit and horticultural association, for example. Despite his return to the private sector, he always remained in the memory of the citizens of Würm as a committed and tactful mayor who campaigned for the well -being of his community.

The funeral service for Heinrich Saur will take place on October 21, 2023 at 2 p.m. in the cemetery in Würm. Pforzheim's mayor Peter Boch and the mayor Florian Bähr paid tribute to his merits and emphasized that acid contributed with great commitment and expertise to the further development of the city and his home community. His loss will be noticeable deep in the heart of the citizens of Würm and beyond.

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