Günter Schabowski 1929 – 2015

Biography

Günter Schabowski was a German politician whose life spanned much of the twentieth century, from his birth on January 4, 1929, in the northern town of Anklam to his death on November 1, 2015, in Berlin. His long career placed him at the center of pivotal moments in German history during an era of profound transformation. Throughout his years in public service, Schabowski worked within the political structures of his time, contributing to the significant events that shaped his nation.

His professional life was dedicated to political work, serving in various capacities as Germany underwent dramatic changes across the decades. Schabowski remained active in Berlin, the city where he would ultimately spend his final years. On November 1, 2015, he suffered a stroke that ended his life at the age of eighty-six, concluding a lengthy public career that had witnessed some of Europe’s most consequential historical developments.

Following his death, Schabowski was laid to rest at Waldfriedhof Dahlem, a cemetery located in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district of Berlin. His burial place reflects his deep connection to the city that had been central to his life and work. Through his years of service, Schabowski left behind a legacy intertwined with modern German political history.