Max Menger
1838–1911 (age 73)
Biography
Max Menger brought a measured, attentive voice to Viennese politics, helping to guide municipal councils through the challenges of a rapidly growing capital. He worked to ensure that services, housing, and public spaces kept pace with the needs of Heiligenstadt and its neighbors.
Always attentive to the concerns of citizens, he believed that public service was a quiet duty rather than a platform for glory, and his steady hand remains cherished by those who visit Heiligenstädter Friedhof.