Rest in peace…
Per a release from FCBayern.com, former Bayern Munich executive Dr Fritz Scherer has passed away:
During his time as president, FC Bayern became the German record champions in 1987: the club mourns the death of Dr Fritz Scherer, who passed away in Munich at the age of 85. The long-standing president, former vice-president, former treasurer and honorary vice-president is survived by his wife Claudia, his daughter Katja and his granddaughters Lena and Emily. Scherer had been a member of the German record champions since 1 July 1971 and his last membership number was 418. In total, he was involved in various club management committees for over 30 years.
Former FC Bayern president (1985-1994) and honorary vice-president Dr. Fritz Scherer has passed away at the age of 85. RIP pic.twitter.com/icO5F14u86
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) March 16, 2025
Current Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer and supervisory board members Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge also issued statements as part of the release:
Herbert Hainer, president of FC Bayern: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Fritz Scherer. FC Bayern will always hold his memory in the highest honour. Fritz Scherer was loyally associated with the club for decades and with him as president, key decisions were made for this club, without which FC Bayern would never be where it is today. Fritz Scherer was an architect of today’s FC Bayern. Many thanks for everything!”
Uli Hoeneß remembers exactly “how Fritz Scherer and I started at FC Bayern together in 1979, he as treasurer, I as manager: back then, the club had a turnover of 12 million marks – today it is around 950 million euros…. He always had an open ear for everyone, he has always done FC Bayern good with his calmness, objectivity and expertise. With him as president, our club entered new spheres, and he always remained a loyal companion of FC Bayern later in life.”
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge began his second career as a decision-maker at FC Bayern in 1994 as vice-president alongside Scherer. “Fritz Scherer loved and lived FC Bayern,” said the long-serving former CEO, “he was always absolutely loyal to FC Bayern. I was always impressed by his whole manner, his great passion, his calm authority and his strategic foresight. Many FC Bayern milestones are closely linked to the name Fritz Scherer. He deserves the utmost respect.”
