Dr. Hans RIEGEL
Born March 10, 1923 died October 15, 2013
Dear friends of HARIBO,
with a heavy heart and deep sadness must we give you the message, that Dr. Hans Riegel died morning at the age of 90 in Bonn today. After successful removal of a benign brain tumour, he found himself in the rehabilitation on the recovery track. In a row of heart failure he died but today suddenly and unexpectedly.
We all mourn a unique entrepreneur and as an outstanding personality will remain many people as a friend and supporter, as a mentor, and last but not least as inspiring role model in memory. With his pioneering spirit, he has created a worldwide unparalleled company and a brand which fame and popularity is second to none.
We must thank our sure that he has made the setting the course for future success and the steady growth of his company years ago Dr. Hans Riegel. We all are called to continue his life's work together.
Dr. Hans Riegel has dedicated his life to HARIBO and most recently with greatest enthusiasm traced the vision, to instill joy in your daily life with the brand HARIBO.
Our sincere sympathy goes out to the relatives, friends and close associates of Mr. Dr. Hans Riegel. We wish you the necessary strength and confidence you, to accept their painful loss.