Rein Welschen
| Rein Welschen | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Eindhoven | |
| In office 1992–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Jos van Kemenade |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Sakkers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1941 Netherlands |
| Died | September 17, 2013 |
| Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) |
Reinier Wilhelmus "Rein" Welschen (August 29, 1941 – September 17, 2013) was a Dutch politician and member of the Labour Party (PvdA). Welschen served as the Mayor of Eindhoven from 1992 until 2003.[1] The city experienced the bankruptcy of both the DAF Car BV and the Operation Centurion at Philips during his tenure, which increased unemployment.[1] A major crash of a Belgian Air Force C-130 Hercules also took place on July 15, 1996.[1]
Rein Welschen had been in declining health for several years.[1] He died on September 17, 2013, at the age of 72.[1] His funeral was held in Breda, while a memorial service was held Eindhoven's city hall on September 27, 2013.[1]