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Honorary citizen Joachim Wiegand celebrates his 90th birthday and impresses everyone!
Joachim Wiegand celebrates his 90th birthday in Kronach and is honored for his commitment to business and society.
Honorary citizen Joachim Wiegand celebrates his 90th birthday and impresses everyone!
On September 4, 2025, a very special birthday was celebrated in Steinbach am Wald: Joachim Wiegand, the senior partner and former managing partner of Wiegand-Glas, turned 90 years old. The Kronach native has not only made a name for himself in business, but also as a socially committed person who has supported countless clubs and projects in his homeland. The Franconian day reports that Wiegand was awarded the Bavarian Constitutional Order in 2024 for his services to the general public.
His life's work is not only characterized by success, but also by a lot of commitment to others. The founding of the “Joachim Wiegand Sports Foundation” was an important step towards realizing the Rennsteighalle, a multi-purpose sports hall in Steinbach am Wald. During his time as a member of the local council for twelve years, he was actively involved in the community. Wiegand was particularly recognized by his appointment as an honorary citizen of the community of Steinbach am Wald in 2004 and of the city of Großbreitenbach in 2008.
A celebration of remembrance and gratitude
On the day of the festival itself, Joachim Wiegand was duly celebrated. The Steinbach am Wald music club created the right atmosphere with upbeat melodies and welcomed the numerous guests, which included family, friends, old business partners and representatives from politics and local clubs. In his speech, Wiegand looked back gratefully on a fulfilled life and revealed that his grandchildren bring him a very special joy. He also recalled many hunting trips from the past decades, which certainly made many of those present smile.
Society values not only Wiegand's entrepreneurial skills, but also his heart for the community. In recent years he has worked tirelessly to create and maintain jobs and training positions, which not least illustrates his high status in the region. The award from the President of the State Parliament, Ilse Aigner, with the Bavarian Constitutional Order was the icing on the cake of an impressive life's achievement Kronach district holds on.
The impact that Wiegand left on both an economic and social level cannot be overlooked. As a role model for many, he still holds a firm place in the hearts of people from his homeland and beyond.