Ferry Ebert: From the machine king to the glowing lifesaver of his wife!

Ferry Ebert: From the machine king to the glowing lifesaver of his wife!

Wien-Penzing, Österreich - The former machine king Ferry Ebert celebrates his 90th birthday on December 16, and his life is as fascinating as his career. Ebert, who is known to many as a condom pioneer, lives in Vienna today and is faced with a new challenge: his wife Amalia's dementia. "Now I am human and I can help a person who has no chance," he said about dealing with his sick woman. In conversation with the APA, Ebert described that he is no longer solely able to cope with this difficult task and is now dependent on support, which is of crucial importance for him and his wife. This personal commitment is more important for him than all business successes that he has experienced in his past, as Volksblatt .

Ebert's extraordinary journey began in 1956 when he was confronted with 300 condom machines that were intended for his mother. Despite initial resistance and moral concerns in society, he was able to establish himself as a "machine emperor". His range has expanded over the years with various machines, including PEZ and chewing gum machines, which earned him sales in the millions. However, the changeover to the euro forced him to part with his life's work, which made headlines in 2001. Today he runs the "grandchildren and automatic museum" in Vienna-Penzing, where he continues to live his passion for machines, as well as vienna.at reports .

a fulfilled life with challenges

Despite the challenges that life with his woman who has dementia, Ferry Ebert remains active. He stays part of his life in the service of the community by singing Christmas carols and participating in events for seniors. He has now captured his experiences through the film "and freshly in love every day", which illuminates the powerful and loving relationship between him and his wife. This turn in his life shows that despite all his business achievements, he has never lost sight of the human aspect. "I can look back on a really fulfilling life, with all ups and downs," he concluded optimistically.