After the death of Rosi Mittermaier, her family found themselves in a "psychological dilemma," according to Markus Wasmeier, a close friend of the Neureuthers.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen - The "Gold-Rosi" is dead - and the hustle and bustle around Germany's most popular skier is slowly easing.
Exactly how she wanted it.
But as is the case with a death: there are still a few things to be arranged for the family.
Especially when the deceased is a celebrity like Rosi Mittermaier.
Rosi Mittermaier doesn't want "no hustle and bustle" - and puts her family in a quandary
According to information from the
picture
, the ski legend should find her last resting place next to her in-laws Margarethe and Gottfried Neureuther.
It is not yet clear when the funeral service will take place.
Her last wish, according to long-time companion Markus Wasmeier: "No hustle and bustle" and a funeral in the closest circle.
The family absolutely wants to fulfill this wish – but that puts them in a dilemma, as Wasmeier
reveals in the
picture .
"The relatives are in a psychological quandary," he says.
On the one hand, you don't want to deny the many companions and fans the opportunity to say goodbye.
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Christian and Felix Neureuther accompanied Rosi Mittermaier at a gala for her 60th birthday.
© Frank Leonhardt/dpa
Rosi Mittermaier: The family is apparently considering a second funeral service
On the other hand, there is Rosi's wish for a funeral “without fanfare and big celebrations”.
The family is currently apparently considering whether a second funeral service would be emotionally manageable.
“You have to have twice the energy for a second memorial service.
That opens up two wounds,” says Wasmeier.
In times of mourning, this is of course an all the more difficult decision for widower Christian and children Felix and Ameli Neureuther.
"The burial is not a top priority.
The family wants to take their time.
The loss affects everyone brutally,” reveals Wasmeier.
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Rosi Mittermaier is buried in the urn grave
"She will get an urn grave in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
That's where her life took place.
She clarified quite a lot in advance.” She also gave her son Felix Neureuther clear instructions: He should go back to his job as a ski expert as soon as possible.
"She said: 'Felix, go to Wengen and enjoy it,'" said the ex-racing driver on ARD.
No sooner said than done - and the fans celebrated his highly professional appearance on television.
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List of rubrics: © Frank Leonhardt/dpa
