Gaston Glock, a man behind the guns, sadly passed away at age 94. He was a renowned Austrian businessman and engineer who owned the company “Globe.” The news of his death has left his children and wife mourning.
As the news of his death was announced, people were keen to know the impact of his death on his family and search for the details of his wife and his relationship with his wife.
Who was Gaston Glock?
Gaston Glock was born on 19 July 1929 in Vienna, Austria. Gaston was a renowned Austrian engineer and businessman. In the 1960s, he began his career as a manufacturer of rods, and in the 1970s, he started manufacturing knives for the Austrian military. He got prominence in the 1980s. In his garage workshop, he manufactured handles or Sheaths for field knives for the army with an injection moulding machine. He started hiring employees, especially from the camera industries and those who had experience in polymer components manufacturing. He later manufactured his first pistol, Globe 17. He took one year to design the pistol, and in April 1981, he applied for its Austrian patent.
Gaston Glock’s sexuality: was he gay?
No, Gaston Glock was not gay. He was married two times in his life with Helga and later with Kathrin and had a three children.
Gaston Glock wife
Gaston was first married to Helga Glock in 1958. The couple had co-founded their family business; however, the marriage was broken, and they divorced in 2011. Gaston Glock then married Kathrin Glock in 2011 and remained together until his death.
Kathrin Glock
Kathrin Glock is Gaston Glock’s wife. The couple tied the knot in July 2011 despite the 50-year age gap. The couple had been married for more than a decade. Reportedly, the couple met in 2004. More details about the couple’s relationship have yet to be disclosed.
Kathrin Glock was born and raised in Carinthia, Austria. Kathrin is also an entrepreneur. She is a board member of the Glock Ges. M.B.H. is part of the IGG private foundation and is the donor of the Gaston and Kathrin Glock Private Foundation. In addition, Kathrin is also a part of the medical advisory board of Glock Health, Science, and Research. She is the chairperson of the C.S.R. advisory Block of Glock Okoenergie.
Kathrin Globe also supports animal welfare. She supports various animal rights organizations, including animal sanctuaries and small animal welfare organizations, as well as nonprofit animal rights organizations.
Awards
In 2013, Kathrin was awarded due to her performance in health and social engagement. In 2016, she earned an award for marketing and brand management. In 2018, she got a Leading Ladies Award for her social engagement in animal rights.
Gaston Globe children
Gaston Globe left behind his three children. Gaston was blessed with two sons with his first wife, Helga, and one daughter with Kathrin. The details about his children are unknown as they always stayed out of the spotlight of the internet.
How did Gaston Globe pass away?
Gaston Globe passed away on 27 December 2023. The cause and circumstances of his death have not yet been disclosed to the general public at the time of this publication. His company announced the news of his death. Upon the death announcement, many people expressed heartfelt tributes.
Kathrin did not comment on the death news; however, she shared a tributing post on her Instagram page to her husband with a black and white picture of him with a caption of ‘endless love.’
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