Former mayor Xaver Schiele dies at the age of 90!

Former mayor Xaver Schiele dies at the age of 90!

Oberhausen is mourning the loss of an important politician: former mayor Xaver Schiele died on Friday at the age of 90 after long-term health problems. Schiele leaves a profound mark on the community that he shaped as mayor for 17 years. He maintained particularly close ties to his hometown of Unterhausen, where he was born on December 20, 1934 and grew up on a farm. Born as one of five children, he remained loyal to the region throughout his life and was passionately committed to its concerns.

Schiele's era was particularly characterized by extensive developments in road construction. One of his greatest achievements was the B16 bypass, which was officially inaugurated in 2004. This bypass was not only a question of traffic safety, but also an important step in the infrastructural development of the region. The realization was significantly supported by Schiele's persuasion work at the Federal Ministry of Transport. The initiators, including members of the Bundestag such as Hans Büttner (SPD) and Horst Seehofer (CSU), owe the implementation of the plans to his initiative. According to reports from Donaukurier, Schiele's persuasion was crucial to the success of the bypass.

Life and commitment

Schiele's political career began in 1973 in the district council and extended until 2002. In 1985 he was elected mayor with an overwhelming majority and also supported municipal projects, such as the employment of Fridolin Gößl as the municipality's office manager in 1992. His wife Liselotte and their three children were always an important source of support for him.

Schiele's notable initiatives also include his efforts to build roads. Back in the 1980s, the district council held an outstanding excursion to the planned B16 bypass, during which important decisions were made about the route. Under the leadership of district councilor Eduard Neunzert and accompanied by the head of the Ingolstadt road construction authority, construction director Brügel, the challenges and opportunities of the project were discussed. Neunzert spoke out vehemently against the original route, which also convinced his district council colleagues and ultimately formed the basis for the successful construction of the road, which also had strategic importance during the Cold War. The expansion of the B16 was a crucial project that was fleshed out in the 1970s and was also accompanied by nature conservation concerns that were ultimately managed in order to create the important traffic axis.

The importance of the B16 bypass

The B16 bypass is more than just a protective measure against traffic noise and dirt; it is part of a comprehensive transport network whose development can be traced back to the beginning of humanity. According to Wikipedia, road and path construction has a long tradition that goes back to the Romans, who built the first roads that have survived to this day. Today's road construction projects such as the B16 aim to create durable, safe and environmentally friendly traffic areas. Cooperation between various construction and traffic authorities is essential in this context.

Planning the bypass required familiarization with various aspects of construction, from drainage to road signage. Schiele was aware of the challenges and always advocated for a solution that took both ecological and social needs into account. Many citizens and entrepreneurs from the region now benefit from this pioneering transport connection.

Former mayor Xaver Schiele will be remembered in Oberhausen and beyond not just as a politician, but as a strong voice for progress and community. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all those who worked with him. His life's work remains a lasting legacy for the community and its development.