He married Gerlinde Johanna Müller on 24 October 1964. They have three children:  Mechthild Barbara, Bertram Christoph, and Friedrun Susanne, as well as nine grandchildren.
He wed Gerlinde Johanna Müller on 24 October 1964. They have three children: Mechthild Barbara, Bertram Christoph, and Friedrun Susanne, as well as nine grandchildren.