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: 67-year-old entrepreneur Alois R. died on Wednesday afternoon while trying to repair a gas pipe in his company RFE. He apparently cut the line, which led to a devastating gas fire. Alois R. was standing on a ladder when the flames caught him and he fell to the ground from a height of around three meters.

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

Appreciation of life's work

Last year, his company RFE-Gase GmbH received the silver business medal from the city of Vöcklabruck to celebrate its 60th anniversary. City manager 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 business until the end and gradually handed over management to his sons. In a laudatory speech, he emphasized how important the team and long-standing customers are to the success of his company, which also commented with a smile on bizarre aspects such as women in high heels disposing of cans of cat food tips.at reported.