Sad farewell in Vöcklabruck: Entrepreneur Alois R. died tragically

Sad farewell in Vöcklabruck: Entrepreneur Alois R. died tragically

A tragic turn of events shakes Vöcklabruck: The 67-year-old entrepreneur Alois R. died on Wednesday afternoon when he tried to repair a gas line in his company RFE. Here he apparently cut the line, which led to a devastating gas fire. Alois R. stood on a ladder when the flames caught him and he fell from a height of about three meters to the ground.

When the rescue workers arrived on site, it was already too late. The senior boss had suffered serious burns; It remains unclear whether his death was caused by the burns or the injuries in the fall. The news of his sudden death spread quickly in the community, where Alois R. was known not only as an estimated businessman, but also as a former President of FC Vöcklabruck, who played in the second division in the past.

appreciation of life's work

Last year, his company RFE-GASE GmbH received the silver economic medal from the city of Vöcklabruck to celebrate the 60th anniversary. City chief Peter Schobesberger praised the company, which has created many jobs over the years and will continue to be active in the future. Alois R., who took over the company from his parents in 1979, was involved in the shop until the end and gradually handed over the management to his sons. In a laudation, he emphasized how important the team and the long-term customers are for the success of his company, which also commented on bizarre aspects, such as the disposal of cat food doses of women in high-heeled shoes, with a smile, like Tips.at reported.