German fencer (1909–1988).
Born January 15th, 1909 in Essen.
Died August 26th, 1988 at 79 years old in Hilden.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson