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Feuerbach in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
 

Hans Geiger

 
 
Hans Geiger Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 11, 2026
1. Hans Geiger Marker
Inscription.  
Hier wohnte
Hans Geiger
Jg. 1913
25. Panz. Gren. Div.
Bolchow/Russland
Fahnenflucht 2.9.1943
Todesurteil 22.9.1943
In Abwesenheit
Schicksal unbekannt

(English Translation)
Hans Geiger, born in 1913, lived here. He served in the 25th Panzer Grenadier Division at Bolchow, Russia. He deserted on September 2, 1943, and was sentenced to death in absentia on September 22, 1943. His fate is unknown.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Stolpersteine series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1943.
 
Location. 48° 48.835′ N, 9° 9.897′ E. Marker is in Feuerbach, Baden-Württemberg, in Stuttgart. It is on Bludenzer Straße just south of Steiermärker Str., on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bludenzer Str 34, Feuerbach BW 70469, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman
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Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ernst Brenner (within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Scherrieble (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sofie Buchert (about 150 meters away); Emilie Sommer (about 180 meters away); Hochbunker / Above-Ground Air-Raid Bunker (about 210 meters away); Stuttgarter Rundbunker / Stuttgart Round Bunker (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Tiefbunker / Underground Bunker (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mannesmann Luftschutzgitter / Mannesmann Air-Raid Shelter Grating (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Feuerbach.
 
Also see . . .  Stolperstein. Wikipedia
A Stolperstein (in English "stumbling block") is a ten-centimetre (four-inch) concrete cube bearing a brass plate inscribed with the name and life dates of victims of Nazi extermination or persecution. The Stolpersteine project, initiated by the German artist Gunter Demnig in 1992, aims to commemorate persons at the last place that they chose freely to reside, work or study (with exceptions
Hans Geiger Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 11, 2026
2. Hans Geiger Marker
The view of the Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) along the street in front of the building.
possible on a case-by-case basis) before they fell victim to Nazi terror, forced euthanasia, eugenics, deportation to a concentration or extermination camp, or escaped persecution by emigration or suicide. As of June 2023, 100,000 Stolpersteine have been laid, making the Stolpersteine project the world's largest decentralized memorial.
(Submitted on September 17, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.) 
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Sep. 23, 2026