Two sisters, 70 years together: A life full of stories!

Two sisters, 70 years together: A life full of stories!

The sisters Anna and Antonia Breisinger have been living under one roof in tranquil Sigmaringen for 70 years. A very special connection that is not only characterized by sisterhood, but also by their eventful life stories. Anna, now 101 years old, and Antonia, 14 years younger, have experienced a lot together, but their childhoods couldn't be more different. While Anna grew up in Horb am Neckar and experienced the Second World War first hand, Antonia grew up in Argentina. There, her family was given 100 hectares of land to farm, where she was born in 1924. Antonia remembers this time fondly - but she couldn't stand the heat of South America for long, which is why she returned to Germany after the war to live with her sister Schwäbische.de reported.

The beginnings in the old dentist's office

In September 1955, Antonia moved in with Anna to learn the German language and soon afterwards to work in Anna's dental practice. At that time, she was the first woman in the region to be licensed as a dentist. This pioneering work was not only a personal success for Antonia, but also opened doors for many other women in the profession. The sisters have experienced a number of changes in Sigmaringen since then. They still remember the town priest Manfred Stohrer, who campaigned for the preservation of two maple trees in 1973 - an example of their strong awareness of the environment and the historical significance of their homeland Sigmaringen district archive underlined.

A life in community

There are many memories to share, although there has been friction and heated discussions between the two sisters over the years. Nevertheless, their close bond has endured over the years. The urge to move, which both of them emphasize, is also important for their vitality in old age. Even though Antonia started learning Italian at the age of 90 and neglected grammar, humor remains the glue that holds them together in their relationship.

The sisters, who have never allowed a man into their life together, enjoy the freedom and independence that their life together brings. They also experienced the decline in traffic and the arrival of the Bundeswehr in their city and were critical eyewitnesses to the social changes. Over the years, Sigmaringen has become a place for her that has constantly developed, while her personal connection has always remained the same.

A piece of memory of history

The life stories of Anna and Antonia are not only personal, but also part of the history of Sigmaringen and the three-country region, which shows many facets. The Archive The region preserves important documents for anyone who wants to learn more about history and the changing society. It contains information about the various administrative units that have shaped the region.

The Breisinger sisters are an impressive example of a shared life that transcends time. Who knows, maybe they really got this old because they give each other the strength to start each day with a smile and never lose the joy of learning and moving.