Hermann Leo Simon

1917–2017 (age 100)

Biography

Born in 1917, Hermann Leo Simon lived through tumultuous times and made Riehen the center of a long life marked by quiet generosity, welcoming newcomers and offering a listening ear to neighbors.

He supported cultural and social clubs, lent his garden to community gatherings, and is remembered for gentle counsel and a steadfast presence around town.

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