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Meißen's heart no longer beats: Käte Altenkrüger dies at the age of 95
Käte Altenkrüger, an important theater employee in Meißen, has died. Their lives had a lasting impact on the city.
Meißen's heart no longer beats: Käte Altenkrüger dies at the age of 95
Sad news moves the theater community in Meißen: Käte Altenkrüger, who worked as a dresser and head closer at the Meißen theater for decades, has died. The 95-year-old not only leaves a gap in the institution, but also an important mark on the city. Her passion for theater was clearly evident, and her motto, “Service is service,” made it clear that she was passionate about her work. Many remember the anecdote of how she approached an illegally parked car during a performance to start the performance, it is reported Sächsische.de.
Käte was born in Leutmannsdorf, Silesia in 1930. Growing up as the only girl among boys, she had to assert herself early on. She originally wanted to become a surgical nurse, but in 1946 she was forced to come to Meißen. Here she finally found her new home, married and had two sons. In 1955 she joined the Popular solidarity whose local group she later led as chairwoman for 64 years.
Roots of popular solidarity
Popular Solidarity was launched in 1945 to cover the enormous need for aid in the post-war period. On October 17, 1945, the founding call “Popular solidarity against winter squalor” was published, and a short time later, on October 24, a basic program was adopted that expanded the movement to the entire Soviet occupation zone. Käte was not only a supporter, but also a key figure who played a key role in shaping the organization in Meißen and offered many people a piece of home and support.
A look into the history of Meissen
In Meißen there is not only theater and popular solidarity, but also a rich historical archive that emerged from the council archives. Since 1929 it has been an independent institution that includes numerous classic archive materials, graphics and documents. The digitization of holdings, such as the Meissen citizens' books, also shows how committed the city is to its history. Those interested can find further information on the website Saxony.digital.
Because of Käte's dedication to the theater and her long-standing commitment to popular solidarity, she will always be remembered in Meißen. Their lives and work are a true testament to the social responsibility and community spirit that is upheld in this city.