Overview

• Pascal died peacefully on July 7, 2025, at age 85 in an Essen nursing home where he had lived since mid-2024
• He opened the Drehscheibe on Alfredstraße in 1993 and guided it to cult status as a gathering spot for Schlager fans
• Over more than three decades he combined live performances with pub hosting, earning him national renown as Essen’s “Schlagergott”
• Appearances on TV Total and a network of fan clubs across Germany cemented his influence beyond the Ruhr region
• Local officials and longtime patrons are marking his legacy with memorial services and tributes throughout Essen