Schwetzingerstadt in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Otto Josef Michel
Photographed by James Hulse, September 16, 2026
1. Otto Josef Michel Marker
Otto Josef Michel
Jg. 1879
Deportiert 22.10.1940
Gurs
Ermordet in
Auschwitz
Otto Josef Michel, born in 1879, lived here. He was deported to Gurs on October 22, 1940, and murdered in Auschwitz.
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 October 22, 1940.
Location. 49° 28.852′ N, 8° 28.839′ E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Schwetzingerstadt. It is on Richard-Wagner-Straße just west of Mollstraße, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Richard-Wagner-Straße 26, Mannheim BW 68165, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the German Upper Rhine. Globally, 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 Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, and the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frieda Michel (here, next to this marker); Mathilde Wolff (here, next to this marker); Hedwig Wertheimer (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilhelm Wertheimer (within shouting distance of this marker); Otto Wertheimer (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl F. Liesecke (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Otto Idstein (about 240 meters away); Franz Ferdinand Idstein (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map
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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 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 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 16, 2026
2. Otto Josef Michel Marker
Photographed by James Hulse
3. Otto Josef Michel Marker
The view of the house and marker from the street.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 16, 2026
4. Otto Josef Michel Marker
The view of the Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) along the street in front of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
