In Uckermark: Farewell to Dr. Joachim Benthin - a legacy of durability
In Uckermark: Farewell to Dr. Joachim Benthin - a legacy of durability
Naugarten, Deutschland - On June 21, 2025, a memorial event for Dr. Joachim Benthin, who worked as a district administrator until his retirement in January 2002. The former district administrator, who was at the head of the district from 1993 to 2002, died on April 20, 2023 at the age of 85 with his family. Friends and companions reminded of his remarkable life story and his sustainable contribution to the region at the event.
For some, Benthin was not just a politician, but a pillar of the community. During the event, District Administrator Karina Dörk (CDU) recognized his tireless efforts, which noticed both during the district's wedding crisis and during the political turn in 1989. She remembered the challenges of the 1990s when Benthin managed to create an atmosphere of listening and problem solving. He had once encouraged her to run for the district administrator, which underlines his feel for aspiring talents.a life for culture and people
Frank Bretsch, Vice-Councilor and former parliamentary group leader of the SPD, highlighted Benthin's patience and durability in his speech. He made it clear that the late district administrator found solutions often and sovereign solutions at a time when many discussed conflicts. In this context, Jürgen Bischof, former district administrator a.d., also praised Benthin's commitment to the cultural landscape of the Uckermark. The event was musically framed by the Prussian Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Jürgen Bishop, which rounded off the special atmosphere.
The commemoration was not only an occasion to remember, but also an opportunity for the community to gather and pay their respect. The audience was numerous to pay the last honor to this extraordinary person. The most emotional station of the event was to hand over a portrait of Dr. Benthin to his sons, Thomas and Matthias. The latter thanked for the commemoration and spoke of a fulfilled life that his father had led.
The historical context of the turn
Recently, dealing with the turn of 1989 has become more important, which is promoted not least by the growing scientific discussions about these periods of time. Studies on the "long history of the turning point" deal with social and political change in the new federal states and consider the influence of personalities such as Dr. Joachim Benthin, who operated bridge construction between two systems in the limit. The social changes after the reunification are a central topic; The area of tension between old and new ideas is often illuminated. This reflection shows that the history of the turning point did not end with the fall of the wall, but had far -reaching effects on people's living environments. Many positive experiences of this time are often discussed in private conversations, even if they often find less attention in public memory.
The memorial event for Dr. Joachim Benthin on June 21 was not only an appreciation of a single life, but also a contribution to the overarching culture of remembrance, which takes up the challenges and successes of recent decades. His legacy lives on in the hearts of the people who knew and appreciated him.
For more information and a detailed review of the life story of Dr. Joachim Benthin, Visit the following links: Nordkurier , tantower , and Education .
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