Kostel Gerndorf
1945–2019 (age 74)
Biography
Kostel Gerndorf shaped economic thought through both careful analysis and a deep commitment to fairness, advising institutions as Estonia navigated complex transitions. He balanced rigorous forecasts with a heartfelt desire to see communities thrive, often reminding colleagues that statistics represented real lives.
His thoughtful leadership is remembered by peers and students, and he rests in Rahumäe Cemetery.