Alfons Colle
1882–1968 (age 86)
Biography
Alfons Colle devoted his energies to public service in Ghent and beyond, championing the needs of citizens during times of growth and hardship. A careful parliamentarian, he listened to constituents and strove to uphold democratic ideals as Belgium navigated the changing landscape of the twentieth century.
His work in municipal and national politics earned him quiet admiration, and he was laid to rest in Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent, where his contributions to civic life are remembered.