Grief for Georg Dangl: A life full of commitment to Prutting!

Grief for Georg Dangl: A life full of commitment to Prutting!

In the municipality of Prutting, there is grief for Georg Dangl, who died at the age of 86 on May 1, 2025. The native Marienberger was born in 1939 and grew up with nine siblings. After completing his training as a farmer and a commercial apprenticeship, which he completed in 1956 in front of the IHK, he founded Georg Dangl Transporte in 1965. Under his personal commitment and foresight, this developed into an important company in the region.

from 1975 to Georg Dangl continued Georg Dangl GmbH & Co. Kies preparation KG and expanded the company, which significantly contributed to the economic development of the municipality. A formative motto of him was: "What does it work, it is ned". His political engagement in the CSU and his many years of belonging to the municipal council from 1978 to 2002, including 18 years as the second mayor, show his strong interest in community development.

a family man and entrepreneur

Georg Dangl had been married to his wife Kathi since 1966 and leaves two children and five grandchildren. He was active in numerous clubs, including as a founding member of the Rosenheim mountain shooters and over 30 years as chairman of the Prutting hunting association. He wished his life's work to continue it. Numerous relatives, friends and acquaintances gave him the last escort in Stephanskirchen.

The loss of Georg Dangl is not only a painful cut for the family, but also for the community in Prutting, in which he always actively involved. His entrepreneurial achievements raise him into the series of many family entrepreneurs who make a significant contribution to the economy in Germany.

family business in Germany

Family businesses, such as Georg Dangl, play a central role in the German economy. According to Statista , 91 percent of all companies are family businesses in Germany, which often include small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). In the construction industry, where Georg Dangl's gravel operation was located, even 97 percent of the companies are family businesses.

Family businesses are not only characterized by ownership, but also by the influence of families on corporate management and culture. The will to continue to pass on the company to the next generation is a central criterion. Georg Dangl's wish that his life's work is continued is reflected in this category system.

The large number of small and medium-sized companies in Germany, such as the gravel and transport company of Georg Dangl, shows the importance of this type of company for the regional economy and social life.

Georg Dangl will be remembered as a pioneer and a warm person, whose footprints in Prutting will be seen for a long time.

Some of his companions have already expressed their condolences and recognized the big gap he leaves. In the deep gratitude for his contributions, his merits will continue to be recognized in the community, as in the reports of ovb and rosenheim24 .