Stolperstein-Laying in Gelsenkirchen: Remembrance at the Alfred-Zingler-Haus
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A Moment of Remembrance at the Alfred-Zingler-Haus
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, remembrance culture will be at the forefront in Gelsenkirchen: Stolpersteine will be laid for Alfred and Margarethe Zingler in front of the house at Waltraudstraße 1 at 9:45 AM. The event is free and will conclude with a discussion over a small snack at 1 PM in the Alfred-Zingler-Haus. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/95973-stolperstein-verlegung))
Why This Date Resonates
Stolpersteine are regarded as the largest decentralized art and memorial project in the world. The concept was initiated by Gunter Demnig; the foundation now documents over 116,000 laid stones in more than 1,860 municipalities in 31 European countries. Each individual stone brings names and life paths back into the public space. ([stolpersteine.eu](https://www.stolpersteine.eu/en/information/facts-and-figures?utm_source=openai))
The Story of the Zingler Family
The city of Gelsenkirchen describes Alfred and Margarethe Zingler as influential figures in social democracy. Alfred Zingler worked as a journalist, was persecuted and executed by the National Socialists. Margarethe Zingler returned after the war, was involved in the welfare of workers and the democratic renewal of the city. The laying connects directly to these biographies. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/stadtprofil/stadtgeschichten/erinnerungsorte/_alfred_und_margarethe_zingler.aspx?utm_source=openai))
Place with History and Resonance
The Alfred-Zingler-Haus at Margaretenhof 10-12 is itself a place of community, encounter, and project work. The house was built in 1958 and developed into an open meeting place in the neighborhood triangle of Bulmke-Schalke-Altstadt. After the laying, it invites for a communal exchange at noon - a silent, yet strong symbol for lived remembrance in the community. ([alfred-zingler-haus.info](https://www.alfred-zingler-haus.info/Unser-Haus.htm?utm_source=openai))
What Visitors Can Expect
The event combines historical processing, local responsibility, and a deliberately simple commemoration. Those who attend will not experience a grand stage, but a concentrated audience atmosphere fueled by respect, attention, and presence. This is where the strength of this date lies: it makes visible what must not be forgotten. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/95973-stolperstein-verlegung))
Those who join on June 16 will experience remembrance not abstractly, but directly on site. The Stolperstein-laying at the Alfred-Zingler-Haus invites attendees to pause, listen, and make a statement against forgetting. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/95973-stolperstein-verlegung))
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