1947 born in Remscheid, Germany   1964-66 Drawing lessons at the Folkwang-Schule für Gestaltung, Essen 1967 A-Levels at Carl-Humann-Gymnasium, Essen 1969-74 studied Philosophy, Art-Histoy and Archaeology n Würzburg, Tübingen and Heidelberg 1972 Friendship with Fritz Wotruba compiling a register of his works 1973 marriage with Brigitte Holzinger, Freiburg   Birth of the children Nikolaus 1973, Kristina 1975, Anuk 1977, Matthias und Tobias 1982 1974-79 studied Fine Arts in Mainz 1980 Freelance sculptor and painter in Heidelberg 1991 Studio in the former baroque church of Epfenbach 1997 Studio in Wermelskirchen (Cologne)