Rastede mourns honorary mayor Dieter Decker, 78 years old

Rastede mourns honorary mayor Dieter Decker, 78 years old

Rastede, Deutschland - Dieter Decker, the legendary mayor of Rastede, died at the age of 78 after a long illness. With over 40 years of active local politics, Decker left lasting traces in the region, which are still susceptible to this day. "Fast speaker", "designer" and "chief seller of the municipality of product" - he was lovingly designated and can look back on a term of office that was shaped by significant decisions, such as the historical acquisition of the tournament place and the establishment of a childcare center.

Strong reactions -The death of the honorary mayor put the citizens of Ammerland in great grief. Tim Kammer, chairman of the CDU community association, expressed: "That hit everyone deep". The news has reached the community like a lightning out of the blue. An unforgettable moment remained the historic flight of Rastede's astronaut Thomas Reiter, where Decker was on site. These unique experiences and countless other initiatives testify to Decker's deep commitment to the community.

a life's work in local politics

in Rasted's political circles, it was a fixture. Decker was born in Delfshausen in 1946 and grew up with seven siblings in a bourgeois, apolitical budget. His political career began in the 1970s when he contributed to the CDU and various offices - from the youngest member of the district council to the full -time mayor from 2003 to 2011. The introduction of holiday passport campaigns and the promotion of young people are only a few of his successes, for which he became known far beyond the borders.

Decker's legacy became clear when he said goodbye in 2011 when the then Prime Minister David McAllister noted: "Today is a turning point for this proud community". The respect and recognition that Decker gave for his services show how much he shaped the communities of Ammerland.