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Tübingen mourns: City councilor Bernd Gugel dies unexpectedly!
Bernd Gugel, former city councilor and lifeguard in Tübingen, died unexpectedly. His commitment leaves a big gap.
Tübingen mourns: City councilor Bernd Gugel dies unexpectedly!
Sad news from Tübingen: Bernd Gugel, the committed city councilor and passionate athlete, died unexpectedly at the age of 62. His death occurred on Friday night and leaves a significant void in the Tübingen community GEA reported. Gugel was a face that was known to many - especially because of his warm and open manner.
Since 2009 he has worked on the local council for the AL/Greens and shaped local politics through his committed work. In the last election in 2024, he was able to get over 31,000 votes, which made him the second highest vote king. Gugel was also active on various supervisory boards, including the supervisory board of Sporthallen GmbH and the Gesellschaft für Wohnungs- und Gewerbebau (GWG), which demonstrated his extensive network. The SWP emphasizes that he formed a link between different political groups.
A life for the community
Bernd Gugel was not only politically active, but also deeply rooted in the Tübingen sports and fire service scene. From 2004 to 2016 he headed the triathlon department at Post-SV Tübingen and was an enthusiastic triathlete who passed on his passion for extreme sports. Gugel was active in the fire department for over 45 years, most recently as fire chief and head of the diving group, which was part of a long family tradition.
His professional career most recently took him as a lifeguard at the Tübingen outdoor pool, where he had his “dream job,” as he himself repeatedly emphasized. This role made him a familiar face to many visitors to the outdoor pool. Mayor Boris Palmer expressed his condolences and spoke of a long-standing friendship between him and Gugel. His death is not only a loss for the sport, but for the entire city.
A role model for many
Gugel was valued as a kind-hearted person who was always open to the concerns of others. Even though he had no academic education, he was proud of his achievements and was able to win over many people. His commitment and willingness to help were exemplary, and many citizens remember his positive charisma and his tireless commitment to the community.
His health problems, which he openly shared on Facebook, had been a part of his life in recent months, but his sudden death still surprised many. Bernd Gugel has made himself immortal in Tübingen, and his work will be remembered for a long time in the city.
We will remember Bernd Gugel and his diverse commitment fondly. In a city where togetherness is very important, his death leaves a mark that will not fade quickly. As the GEA To put it aptly, he is and remains a part of the community that he so passionately supported and shaped.