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Mourning in Havelland: Companion Axel Hartwich dies
Axel Hartwich, former arbitrator for the Nennhausen office, died at the age of 74. His commitment shaped Havelland.
Mourning in Havelland: Companion Axel Hartwich dies
On November 10, 2025, the news of Axel “Aki” Hartwich’s death reaches the community of Stechow and the Rathenow region. The 74-year-old was a defining figure in the local community and will be sorely missed by many. Hartwich, who retired from his duties as an arbitrator on October 24, 2023 after 15 years of volunteer work, leaves behind an impressive legacy of conflict resolution and social commitment, such as MAZ reported.
The decision to bring Hartwich in as arbitrator was made in 2008 by then mayor Wolfgang Wegwerth. During his time in office, Hartwich settled a total of 42 disputes, including unconventional problems such as annoying noise from geese or excessively high bales of straw that disrupted the view of the church tower of a neighboring village. He found agreement in 19 cases, which shows his ability to find common ground even in sensitive matters, such as Rathenow24 notes.
A social commitment without equal
Hartwich, who moved from Berlin to Stechow in 1994, was not only active as an arbitrator. He also stood up for fellow human beings in the diabetes self-help group in the Havelland district. He was also involved in the Stechow Village Church Support Association and worked for many years as treasurer and later chairman of the Rathenow Association for the Cultivation of Optical Traditions. His commitment was so diverse that he even found time to care for an autistic person on a weekly basis, thereby taking on real social responsibility.
In addition to his work as an arbitrator, Hartwich planned to devote himself to his hobbies and other voluntary tasks after his ceremonial farewell on October 24, 2023. On this occasion, the district director, Ms. Lenke, and the district court director, Mr. Weller, presented him with words of thanks and a certificate for his extraordinary voluntary work. The Nennhausen office has been looking for a successor for Hartwich for some time, who will not only act as a mediator, but also hold the local community together schiedsamt.de describes.
Axel Hartwich will be remembered as a person who had a good knack for resolving conflicts and promoting social interaction. His creativity and tireless commitment to the community have left a mark that will not soon be forgotten.