Remembering greats – hundreds said goodbye to Androsch in Altaussee

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Funeral service in Altaussee for a famous son, politician and investor. Many celebrities said goodbye to Hannes Androsch, who died at the age of 86.

Commemoration for a great and dazzling man of the Second Republic. Hundreds of celebrities came to Ausseerland (Styria) on Friday to say goodbye to Hannes Androsch. The industrialist and former Minister of Finance and Vice-Chancellor of the SPÖ died on December 11 at the age of 86.

Top entrepreneur Androsch was continuously active until the end – also in his critical analyzes of domestic politics. The solemn memorial service was initiated to “commemorate the patron and investor and pay him our last respects out of gratitude.” From the municipality of Altaussee under Mayor Gerald Loitzl.

Celebrities and greetings from the Federal President
The funeral ceremonies for “Kreisky’s Crown Prince” began with a procession from the office building to the parish church, accompanied by the salt band, the volunteer fire brigade and a delegation from the Workers-Samaritan Association.

In addition to the actor Klaus Maria Brandauer from Altaussee, political celebrities were also present. These include the third chairman of the National Council Doris Bures (SPÖ), NEOS boss Beate Meinl-Reisinger and the former governor of Styria Hermann Schützenhöfer (ÖVP). The new deputy state governor Manuela Khom and FPÖ state councilor Stefan Hermann were also present.

There was a one-hour memorial service with speeches in the parish church. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen sent greetings.

Source: Krone

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