Emma Fimmel celebrates 100 years full of life: an eventful fate!

Emma Fimmel celebrates 100 years full of life: an eventful fate!

A very special anniversary was celebrated in the city of Brakel: Emma Fimmel, a woman who saw the light of day on October 10, 1924 in Horn celebrated her 100th birthday. She is the last of seven siblings and has an eventful life behind. On this special day, the mayor of the city of Brakel not only brought his warmest congratulations, but also a gift on behalf of the Council and the administration.

Emma, ​​who bears the name Fimmel through her marriage certificate, initially had completely different plans. After the Second World War, she wanted to emigrate to Canada with her sister Wilma. But fate had different plans: During a stopover in England, she met her future husband, Walter Fimmel. He was looking for a new existence after the destruction of his hometown of Berlin and his time in captivity in England. The two married in London and later settled in the county of Wiltshire, where her son Karl saw the light of day.

a life full of activities and engagements

in England, Emma took over the management of the school kitchen in her home community. Your culinary knowledge and the associated responsibility were an important part of your life. In the late 1960s, the Fimmel family returned to Germany, where they have been living in Brakel ever since. Until her well -deserved retirement, Emma Fimmel worked at the FSB company, where she brought in many of her skills and talents.

Emma was not only active at work. Her garden was a real passion for her, which she cared for into old age. Friendships she had closed after the war in England were also important to her. She often traveled to visit her sisters in Great Britain and Sweden. These international connections testify to their openness and their desire to maintain contact with the people who were close to their heart.

TOTZ of her old age, Emma Fimmel is still active in her own house. She spends a lot of time with her son Karl and his wife Evelyn Walker-Fimmel. In addition, she visits a group in Bökendorfer day care twice a week, which maintains her social contacts and helps her to stay active.

Emma Fimmel is an example of joie de vivre and assertiveness. The celebrations accompanied by the mayor reflect the appreciation for a woman who was never looking for a standstill and always new challenges in her life. Her 100th birthday is not only a personal milestone, but also a symbol of the life story of many people who experienced the turmoil of the 20th century and yet spread hope and joy.

With her experiences and memories, she not only fascinates her family, but also remains a source of inspiration and pride for the community in Brakel and beyond. Further information on this anniversary is www.westfalen-blatt.de to read .