Fritz Schramma: key obituary facts
Is Fritz Schramma dead? Yes. Fritz Schramma died on August 17, 2026, at age 78.
Cause of death: Fritz Schramma's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Fritz Schramma known for?
He was a politician, mayor of Cologne.
More about Fritz Schramma
Born: 27 August 1947.
Place of birth: Cologne.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician, primator, teacher.
Nationality: Germany.
Education: University of Cologne, Dreikönigsgymnasium.
Awards: Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Fritz Schramma, the German politician who served as mayor of Cologne, died on August 17, 2026, aged 78.
Born in Cologne on August 27, 1947, he built his career in public service and education. Schramma was mayor of Cologne from 2000 to 2009, first taking office after the unexpected death of incumbent Harry Blum.
He won the subsequent runoff election on September 17, 2000, defeating Anke Brunn. A member of the Christian Democratic Union for 50 years, he left the party in 2025, saying it lacked profile.