German woman leaves $7.5 million to her neighbors

[Robert59]

Berlin (CNN)Residents of a community in central Germany have unexpectedly inherited property and a stock portfolio worth €6.2 million ($7.5 million), following the death of an elderly neighbor.

Renate Wedel had lived in the Weiperfelden district of Waldsolms in Hesse, central Germany, with her husband, Alfred Wedel, since 1975, according to a statement from the Waldsolms district, which is made up of 6 villages.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/04/europe/germany-inheritance-intl-scli-grm/index.html

 

[Aunt Marg]

An all too real reminder of the millionaire next door.

 

[MarciKS]

Must be nice. The only thing my neighbor leaves me is a pain in the behind.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Must be nice. The only thing my neighbor leaves me is a pain in the behind.

Just put a price tag on it and it will make you feel that much better!

 

[MarciKS]

$150,000 worth of pain.

 

[StarSong]

According to the article:

"The community is obliged to use the inheritance, valued at €6.2 million, for "community facilities and infrastructure."

"The community of Waldsolms posthumously thanks the Wedel couple for this important inheritance," the community said in a statement.
"We will deal with it very responsibly, develop our community for the good of all and keep an honorable memory of both," it added.
Local residents have some ideas about what the money should be spent on. Heine told Hessenschau that money was needed for cycling paths, buildings and a kindergarten, while residents suggested the money should be spent on an outdoor pool, public transportation and facilities for local children."

It's not as if her neighbors received personal checks they can use to pay off their mortgages...

 

[Aunt Marg]

According to the article:

"The community is obliged to use the inheritance, valued at €6.2 million, for "community facilities and infrastructure."

"The community of Waldsolms posthumously thanks the Wedel couple for this important inheritance," the community said in a statement.
"We will deal with it very responsibly, develop our community for the good of all and keep an honorable memory of both," it added.
Local residents have some ideas about what the money should be spent on. Heine told Hessenschau that money was needed for cycling paths, buildings and a kindergarten, while residents suggested the money should be spent on an outdoor pool, public transportation and facilities for local children."

It's not as if her neighbors received personal checks they can use to pay off their mortgages...

I read that, too.

What I would love to see is a housing project built for the homeless.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

Well it's a generous gift to her community. I hope they use it wisely and as @Aunt Marg mentioned, use it to help homeless (and/or those who need help with housing expenses).

 

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