Manfred Rommel 1928 – 2013

Biography

Manfred Rommel was born on December 24, 1928, in Stuttgart, Germany, beginning a life that would span nearly 85 years. He grew up in his native city and eventually pursued a career in public service as a German politician. Throughout his adult years, Rommel dedicated himself to civic engagement and governance, contributing to his community through political work during a significant period of modern German history.

Rommel’s long life culminated in Stuttgart on November 7, 2013, when he passed away at the age of 84. His death followed a decline due to Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological condition that affected him in his later years. His remains were laid to rest at Ostfilder cemetery in Stuttgart, allowing him to remain in the region that had been his home throughout his life. Rommel’s legacy as a public servant remains connected to the Stuttgart area where he was born, lived, and ultimately remembered.