About Walter Scheler
Lived 1923 – 2008 (aged 85). Walter Scheler was a German accountant and uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
Walter Scheler (18 April 1923 – 19 August 2008) was, by the time he retired, an East German clerical worker.
After reunification in 1990, Scheler contributed significantly to the rediscovery by researchers of what had actually happened in East Germany back in June 1953, throwing light on events which at the time had not been extensively reported or discussed in public even within the German Democratic Republic itself.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Walter Scheler's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Scheler?
German accountant
When was Walter Scheler born?
Walter Scheler was born on 18 April 1923 in Sonneberg.
When did Walter Scheler die?
Walter Scheler died on 19 August 2008 in Jena.
What was Walter Scheler's occupation?
Walter Scheler was an accountant and uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
What nationality was Walter Scheler?
Walter Scheler was German.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Scheler. https://biography.guide/walter-scheler/
MLA: "Walter Scheler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-scheler/.
Chicago: "Walter Scheler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-scheler/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC