Walter Köbel

Walter Klaus Köbel
Born 20 March 1918
Darmstadt, Germany
Died 10 September 1965
Germany
Education Doctor of Law
Spouse Irma Wettlauffer

Dr. Walter Klaus Köbel (born 20 March 1918 in Darmstadt, Germany) was a German politician.

Dr Köbel was first elected as Lord Mayor of Rüsselsheim in 1954 at the age of 36. In October 1963 he entered Hessian State Parliament, as a member of the SPD, and held these positions until his sudden death on the 10 September 1965.

Following his death, a new sports hall was built in Rüsselsheim, the Walter-Köbel-Halle, and was named in his honour.

Sources

Preceded by
Unknown
Lord Mayor
1954–1965
Succeeded by
Karl-Heinz Storsberg