the twins and the Angel of Death page 2 by ric gustafson
Josef Mengele was born on March 16 1911. He was born in Gunzburg on the banks of the Danube. Walburga Mengele's parents gave Karl Josef's father money to start a new business. Karl patented farming tools. During WW 1, Josef's parents business made a huge profit. Their business turned out army vehicles and other weapons. By the end of the war, the Mengele plant was one of the largest in Gunzburg. Josef, his brothers and parents were devout Catholic. Josef's mother Wally Mengele suffered from a weight problem. She was a major figure in young Josef's life. Josef's father was consumed by the factory and nothing else. Josef was closer to his mother than his father. Josef whose nickname was Beppo was popular and charming.
As he grew up, Josef and his friends became involved in the Greater Germany Youth Movement. He wanted to get away from his family's farm equipment factory. In 1930, Beppo left Gunzburg to attend the University of Munich. His short term goal was to study anthropology and genetics. His long term goal was to become a doctor.
research help: ' children of the flames' by Lucette Lagnado and Sheila Dekel
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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