Lost 1961 stained-glass masterpiece finds new life in Koblenz chapel
A historic stained-glass window by Koblenz artist Heinz Kassau is being restored and will soon find a new home. The chapel at Koblenz-Metternich's district cemetery is undergoing an artistic transformation as part of wider renovation works. The project is backed by the Koblenz Cultural Foundation, which rescued the window from a demolished university chapel years ago. The three-part choral window was originally created in 1961 for what is now Koblenz University of Applied Sciences. Designed in deep blues with bold accents of yellow, red, and green, it also features a painted fish motif. After the university chapel was torn down, the window was carefully stored at the Middle Rhine Museum.
Restoration work is currently taking place at Jul. Caspary Glaziers, ensuring the piece returns to its former brilliance. This installation marks the final stage of a broader renovation at the cemetery chapel. Over recent months, crews have replaced the heating system, repaired ceilings and walls, and modernised restrooms, electrical wiring, and lighting. The chapel's upgrade does not end there. Next year, the roof of the mortuary hall will be refurbished, with further improvements planned for the mortuary halls in Lützel and on Beatusstraße at the main cemetery.
Once complete, the restored window will become a centrepiece of the chapel's renewed interior. The project preserves a piece of Koblenz's artistic heritage while enhancing a key community space. Additional renovations across the cemetery site will continue into the coming year.
