A life for Amstetten: Farewell to Grete Horvatits

A life for Amstetten: Farewell to Grete Horvatits

on the night of October 19, 2023, Grete died Horvatits at the age of 96. It was a key personality of the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) in Amstetten and has helped to shape numerous years in the political landscape of the district.

Horvatits began her political career in 1955 when she first moved into the local council and remained active until 2000. During this time, she worked as a district manager of the SPÖ Amstetten and as chair of the SPÖ women Amstetten. Even as Vice Mayor, she left lasting traces and was a role model for many generations in the city. Their commitment stretched far beyond the political borders.

appreciation and legacy

The Vice Mayor and City Party chairman of the SPÖ Amstetten, Gerhard Riegler, expressed his deep regret about the loss and described Horvatits as one of the most outstanding personalities in the city. He emphasized: "With her great commitment to the people in our city, their social heart and its open, helpful, Grete Horvatits was respected, recognized and popular far beyond the borders of our city."

Horvatits ’contribution to the city and the SPÖ is considered essential, and their work is seen as a model for subsequent generations. The grief for her death is great and many people are in their family and friends in their thoughts, while the city is saying goodbye to a passionate politician.