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Roger Wierinckx, Honorary Mayor of Linden and Lubbeek, died at the age of 98

Roger Wierinckx, former mayor of Linden and Lubbeek, has passed away at the age of 98. He served as a city council member for 36 years before becoming mayor of both municipalities. Wierinckx was known as a liberal politician with significant influence in the region. He also held positions as a provincial council member and senator. Current mayor Theo Franken (N-VA) paid tribute to him on social media, calling him an icon and a dedicated community leader. Former city council member Ann De Martelaer shared memories of their conversations in a podcast. Wierinckx died in a nursing home in Tielt-Wi

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Ereburgemeester van Lubbeek Roger Wierinckx is overleden. Hij was 36 jaar burgemeester van eerst Linden en dan Lubbeek. De liberaal had een grote invloed op de gemeente en was een bekend politicus in de regio. "Een icoon van Linden en Lubbeek."

Wierinckx werd in 1959 gemeenteraadslid van Linden, voor de fusie met Lubbeek. 19 jaar lang was hij burgemeester. Bij de samensmelting met Lubbeek was de liberaal even gemeenteraadslid, maar daarna was hij 17 jaar lang burgemeester. Hij was ook provincieraadslid en senator. In 2006 stapte hij uit de politiek.

Titelvoerend burgemeester Theo Franken (N-VA) eert Wierinckx op sociale media. "Een icoon van Linden en Lubbeek. Toegewijde burgervader en senator voor iedereen. Hij maakte ons dorp welvarend. Een voorbeeld."

Gewezen gemeenteraadslid Ann De Martelaer sprak Wierinckx nog uitgebreid voor podcast 'Het kwartier van Lubbeek'. "Onze gesprekken waren warm, vol vertrouwen in een vriendschappelijke sfeer, altijd met een knipoog. Ik ben dankbaar dat hij zijn levensverhaal zo open met mij heeft willen delen."

Wierinckx overleden woensdag in woonzorgcentrum Campus Dommelhof in Tielt-Winge.

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VRT NWSState / PublicCenter3 days ago
Roger Wierinckx, Honorary Mayor of Linden and Lubbeek, died at the age of 98

Roger Wierinckx, former mayor of Linden and Lubbeek, has passed away at the age of 98. He served as a city council member for 36 years before becoming mayor of both municipalities. Wierinckx was known as a liberal politician with significant influence in the region. He also held positions as a provincial council member and senator. Current mayor Theo Franken (N-VA) paid tribute to him on social media, calling him an icon and a dedicated community leader. Former city council member Ann De Martelaer shared memories of their conversations in a podcast. Wierinckx died in a nursing home in Tielt-Wi

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