Ernst Wulle

Ernst Immanuel Wulle (15 February 1832, Nehren – 8 December 1902, Stuttgart) was a German brewer, entrepreneur, and the founder of a nonprofit organization.

Ernst Wulle was born the son of a carpenter in Nehren and grew up under poor conditions.

With his knowledge as a brewer and the capital acquired through the marriage he founded the Wulle-Brewery together with a partner, who left the company shortly after.

In his funeral sermon, city pastor Jehle described Ernst Wulle as a helper of the poor, and laid further emphasis on Wulle's roles as member of the church parish council and the city council.

1859 Wulle bought together with his partner, the so-called “Brewmaster Maier”, the plots Neckarstraße 60 and 62 up to the middle of the Kernerplatz in Stuttgart.

The brewery struggled heavily with the Most and wine consumption in Wuerttemberg, due to beer being more expensive.

Overall, 35 business properties were destroyed by this raid, including the Friedrichsbau (Stuttgart), which was built in 1900 by the “Immobilienverein-Aktiengesellschaft” (Real Estate Association Stock Company), that was also founded by Wulle.

In 1960 the “Wulle-Festsäle” (Wulle festival halls) were rebuilt and the brewery “Zum Hecht” (to the pike) was purchased.

This company build a big living complex with the same name on the location of the former Cluss brewery in Heilbronn.

The purpose of this non-profit organization was the support of needy employees, this was achieved with single or multiple financial donations.

During his whole life Ernst Wulle donated food and drink on his visits in his hometown Nehren.