Ralf Püplichuisen (treasurer, head of the “Finance, Building Services, and Maintenance Yard” department, and the mayor’s alternate) has been on the job for 45 years. Karl-Heinz van Rennings (truck driver at the municipal depot) celebrated his 40th anniversary, and Beate Sibben (Head of the “Central Services” Department), Daniel Gatz (gardener at the municipal depot) and Walter Holtappels (clerk in the “Youth Welfare Office Administration”) each look back on 25 years of service.
In his speech, Mayor Dr. Dominik Pichler praised the honorees’ long-standing commitment and expressed his gratitude to them on behalf of the pilgrimage town of Kevelaer. The honorees’ supervisors joined in the congratulations and conveyed the best wishes of the entire team.
Human Resources Manager Werner Barz and Staff Council Chair Stefan Reudenbach extended their congratulations on behalf of the entire workforce and the Staff Council.


