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Masters celebration in Wölfersheim: 43 craftsmen honored for decades of hard work!
In Wölfersheim, 43 master craftsmen were celebrated for 40 and 50 years of mastery. An appreciation for commitment and performance.
Masters celebration in Wölfersheim: 43 craftsmen honored for decades of hard work!
There was a lot going on in Wölfersheim on November 16, 2025, when 43 master craftsmen and women were honored for their many years of qualification. This ceremonial award ceremony took place in the Wetterauhalle and was opened by Holger Winkler, the district master craftsman. This event was a joint effort between the district craftsmen's association and the Wiesbaden Chamber of Crafts, who together ensured that the achievements of those celebrating an anniversary were appropriately recognized.
The meaning of the championship title These days is often mentioned in the same breath as commitment and responsibility. Joachim Wagner, Vice President of the Chamber of Crafts, emphasized precisely these aspects in his speech. He emphasized how important the master's degree is not only for the craftsmen's personal careers, but also for the entire industry.
Appreciation for decades of craftsmanship
District Administrator Jan Weckler joined in the congratulations and underlined the close connection to the district craftsmen and the commitment of those celebrating an anniversary in the training and integration of talented people, which should not be underestimated. Mayor Eike See praised the creativity and role model function of those celebrating, while managing director Matthias Fritzel praised the role of craft businesses in dual training.
The life achievements of the jubilee deserve special attention, and that is why district master craftsman Winkler did not miss the opportunity to praise them. He emphasized the immense importance that craftsmen have for their businesses and society in general.
The award winners in detail
In this festive atmosphere, the jubilarians were awarded in two categories: the silver master certificate for 40 years of championship and the golden master certificate for 50 years of championship. Here are the names of the proud bearers:
| Silver master certificate (40 years of championship) |
|---|
| Timothy Bolyard (installer and heating engineer, Ranstadt) |
| Angel De la Rosa Fernandez (carpenter, carpenter) |
| Georg Gjurin (installer and heating engineer, Wölfersheim) |
| Michael Peter Haberland (carpenter, Friedberg) |
| Axel Häuser (electrical engineer, Butzbach) |
| Frank Herold (butcher, Friedberg) |
| Armin Hubl (carpenter, Reichelsheim) |
| Thomas Ickes (metal worker, Ranstadt) |
| Jürgen Jazbinski (installer and heating engineer, Echzell) |
| Rainer Knauf (automotive technician, Niddatal) |
| Richard Koch (automotive technician, Limeshain) |
| Jürgen Kromm (butcher, Wöllstadt) |
| Michael Kunz (motor vehicle mechanic, Bad Vilbel) |
| Richard Langlitz (bricklayer and concrete worker, Wöllstadt) |
| Günter Mack (baker, Butzbach) |
| Lothar Michaelis (textile cleaner, Bad Vilbel) |
| Peter Michalak (installer and heating engineer, Reichelsheim) |
| Roland Michel (tile, slab and mosaic layer, Ortenberg) |
| Edgar Schacht (installer and heating engineer, Nidda) |
| Manfred Schärf (motor vehicle technician, Ortenberg) |
| Georg Schild (painter and varnisher, Butzbach) |
| Axel Scholten (precision mechanic, Karben) |
| Hans-Jürgen Weber (carpenter, Weilburg) |
| Klaus Weimar (orthopedic technician, Eppertshausen) |
| Sabine Wenzel-Schäb (hairdresser, Kefenrod) |
| Burkhard Witzenberger (carpenter, Rockenberg) |
| Harald Wolf (electrical engineer, Büdingen) |
| Jürgen Wolfheimer (piano and harpsichord maker, Bad Nauheim) |
| Golden master certificate (50 years of championship) |
|---|
| Hugo Brehm (carpenter, Bad Nauheim) |
| Heinz Günther Ebert (agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics engineer, Florstadt) |
| Joachim Frank (automotive technician, Hirzenhain) |
| Rainer Gampert (heat, cold and sound insulation, Wölfersheim) |
| Jürgen Griedelbach (metal worker, Rosbach) |
| Anton Fritz Huber (tile, slab and mosaic layer, Butzbach) |
| Walter Kienberger (metal worker, Oberursel (Taunus)) |
| Wolfgang Krämer (gold and silversmith, Altenstadt) |
| Doris Leidner (hairdresser, Karben) |
| Elke Päutz (electrical installer, Wöllstadt) |
| Peter Pecher (installer and heating engineer, Niddatal) |
| Hans Josef Seeberg (installer and heating engineer, Brilon) |
| Gerhard Siegesmund (precision mechanic, Rosbach) |
| Jürgen Stegmann (painter and varnisher, Altenstadt) |
| Michael Zimmermann (optician, Friedberg) |
The advanced training to become a master craftsman covers various disciplines and includes numerous examinations. According to the information from hwk-muenchen-bildung, this further training includes a practical examination, a theoretical examination as well as economic and legal examinations. Anyone who wants to assert themselves in this professional field must also demonstrate the vocational pedagogical skills in order to meet the requirements of the Trainer Suitability Ordinance.
It is clear that the award of these master craftsmen not only recognizes an individual achievement, but also shows how valuable the craft is for society. The anniversaries represent a tradition that lives on through their expertise and dedication.