Aalen mourns: Farewell to Dean Erich Haller - a big loss!

Aalen mourns: Farewell to Dean Erich Haller - a big loss!

A deep grief was overwhelmed by Aalen and beyond when the news of the death of the estimated former dean Erich Haller on June 29, 2025 circulating in the Ostalbklinikum. Haller, who acted as a dean in Aalen from 1993 to 2007, shaped the Evangelical Community and the city in general with his friendly nature and great commitment. On July 7, the funeral service took place at the forest cemetery in Aalen, which was visited by a variety of people and reflected the great appreciation for Haller. Schwäbische Post reported that Dean i.r. Ursula Richter and Pastor Caroline Bender was led, who brought the words of the consolation to the numerous mourning guests.

Erich Haller was deployed on August 20, 1993 in the city church of Aalen after he was previously active as a youth pastor in Stuttgart. He took on many tasks in the Evangelical parish of Aalen and was the first pastor of the city church, as well as the managing pastor of the Evangelical Church district Aalen. During his 14 years in Aalen, he implemented numerous important projects, including the founding of the Ostalb District Diakonia Association and the establishment of an outpatient hospice service. The financing of a new organ and the opening of a table shop were also realized during his term. These achievements show his great commitment to make the municipality more livable.

a moving life

was born Erich Haller on July 11, 1923 in Stuttgart. After his time in Aalen, Haller with his wife Irene remained rooted in the city. Despite his retirement, he remained actively connected to the community, including as a member of the state synod and the board of trustees of the Samaritan Foundation in Nürtingen. He was also active on the board of the Diakoniefförderverein until 2023. These activities testify to his persistent passion for diakonia and work with people in need. As the Swabian reports , Haller was known as "sober and pious", while at the same time he placed great value on the diakonia.

The funeral was accompanied by a trombone choir that set musical accents and at the funeral of the songs chosen by Haller such as "What God does, that is comfortable" and "The moon has risen". once described as a fine man , who always brought himself into the community, Haller leaves a heir to faith and charity in Aalen. His life was characterized by devotion and a deep understanding of the challenges of faith.

The funeral procession led from the chapel to the middle of the forest cemetery, many people could be taken from the atmosphere of the meeting. With his death, the community not only loses an extremely valued dean, but a person who has occurred all his life for the values ​​of the community and faith. Erich Haller is not only missing in Aalen, but also kept in grateful memory.