Walter Ofner, Austrian Real Estate Broker, Dies on Croatian Boat

Walter Ofner, a 54‑year‑old real estate broker from Weststeiermark, Austria, died of a heart attack while aboard his boat in Croatia in late July 2026. Ofner founded his own real‑estate firm in Rosental 13 years ago and became known for his focus on Croatian properties, especially in the Zadar and Istria regions. He was ranked among Austria's top 62 brokers, appeared in an ORF documentary, and chaired the Weststeiermark real‑estate forum.

His sudden death triggered widespread grief in the Weststeiermark community. A funeral service is scheduled for 5 August in the ceremony hall of the Bärnbach city cemetery, where colleagues, clients, and friends will pay their respects.