With about 80 years of age began to paint the former fashion dressmaker Gerda Piasta, because it was boring – and shortly after her 103. Birthday, she joined the SPD. At the suggestion of Annegret Hansen, the social democratic head of the BVV Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, participated in the Fiesta at the time, even on the road campaigning for the Federal election. On Tuesday they celebrated their 105. Birthday in the retirement home Katharinenhof at the Kantstraße.
Also the governing mayor Michael Müller (SPD) congratulated her and marveled: “105 years? I have never experienced.“ As a gift, he had chopsticks, coffee, and ginger. The nibbling on the jubilarian.
Ruth and Willy Brandt belonged to the customers
As a dressmaker and founder of a fashion salon Gerda Piasta was once a well-known personality. For example, you seams for Ruth and Willy Brandt, as well as many fashion shops. Piasta remembers that Ruth Brandt was pregnant, as she had a dress made. She wanted to be at a speech of her husband, who was then mayor, at his side – wish, however, that as no one can see the baby belly. So tailored the Fiesta is a very special maternity dress.
Only 70 years ago, Gerda Piasta gave up her fashion Studio in the Wieland road. In the house they lived until the fall of 2015.
A long life full of joy
last year, she spoke for the book “The wisdom of 100-Year-old” with the author Rei Gesing. To his question, what do you think is the reason for her long life, she replied: “I have always done everything with great joy.” You should “yourself to ensure that you are happy”. Your advice to young people is a profession that is also fun. And: “Looking for you friends! Maintains your friendships.“
she even became friends three years ago, with BVV-head Hansen, as this is your first time in the name of the district congratulated. Since then, the women meet several times a week for walks and shopping. The Run falls Gerda Piasta difficult, Hansen pushes you in a wheelchair. Mentally but the old lady is up to today in life.
