A life for Darmstadt and the fellow human beings
On February 3, Rainer Kumme celebrates his 80th birthday - a man who, like no other, was committed to the city society. Whether in volunteering, in politics, in sports or in the cultural sector: Hardly any Darmstadt should not have met.
Born in Dresden in 1945, Kumme came to Darmstadt in the same year, where he has lived since then. Volksbank Darmstadt-Südhessen eG for almost 46 years (today: Volksbank Darmstadt Mainz eG). But above all, his tireless commitment to social life in Darmstadt still shapes him today.
Engagement in the city and society
For decades, Kumme performed a variety of public tasks. He worked as a election assistant , mostly as an election leader. He worked for just as long in the citizens' committee for town twinning and represented the city as a lay judge at the district and district court. Since 2015 he has been committed to the of the elderly in Darmstadt for the interests of the elderly.
Versatile work in club life
In the club, his name is also inextricably linked to Darmstadt. For over 50 years, he designed the carnival company Narrhalla in 1846 Darmstadt EV , who today honors him as honorary president. Since 2005 he has been committed to the Friends of the Mathildenhöhe , which is committed to maintaining the Darmstadt World Heritage Site.
His heart also beats for sport. For 58 years he was a board member of TG 75 Darmstadt , including as a youth manager, secretary and second chairman. also been active as a football referee since 1964 and was ten years old for the Foundation for Foundation for Football Referees in Darmstadt.
Darmstadt Philatelist Association for over six decades , which he headed for many years and for which he now acts as honorary president. also been involved in the local trade association Darmstadt-Eberstadt EV for over 50 years.
Services and honors
Rainer Kumme was often honored for his decades. He received the medal of merit of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2009), the honorary letter from the State of Hesse (1994) as well as the sports badge and friendship badge of the city of Darmstadt .
His motto: Serve instead of taking - inspired by Albert Schweitzer and John F. Kennedy. He is still active at the age of 80. Darmstadt can be lucky to have a person like Rainer Kumme in the middle.
Red / Photo: Ralf Hellriegel
