Robert Catteau
1880–1956 (age 76)
Biography
Robert Catteau devoted his life to the civic life of Brussels, guiding the city through pivotal years with a calm and steady hand. His tenure in public office was marked by a commitment to dialogue and the improvement of services for all citizens, sure that the wellbeing of a capital depends on the strength of its communities.
He is remembered for upholding democratic ideals and for encouraging cooperation across ideological lines, leaving behind a model of earnest public service. His memory rests peacefully in Section 23 of Brussels Cemetery, where many come to honor a man who believed in thoughtful leadership.