Gerd Witte
(1927-2015)

German musician, church musician and organist – Gerd Witte was born in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany) on January 1st, 1927 and died in Trossingen (Municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on December 7th, 2015 at the age of 88. Today Gerd Witte would be 97 years old.

Age

how old was Gerd Witte when he died?

Gerd Witte died in 2015 at the age of 88.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 1st, 1927 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Berlin Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany
Death Date	December 7th, 2015 (Monday)
Death place	Trossingen Municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Gerd Witte

Birthday

When was Gerd Witte born?

Gerd Witte was born on January 1st, 1927.

Death

When did Gerd Witte die?

Gerd Witte died on December 7th, 2015 at the age of 88 in Trossingen (Municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany). Today Gerd Witte would be 97 years old.