Deaths in the 1940s

Jaan Heido

1880–1941 (age 61)

Military Cemetery

Jaan Heido served as a calm and principled leader in the Estonian military, earning lasting respect from his peers.

Otto Karell

1893–1946 (age 53)

Pirita Cemetery

Riho Hoolma

1894–1945 (age 51)

Reopalu cemetery

Riho Hoolma was a devoted theatre manager who kept Estonia’s dramatic scene alive during challenging years.

August Tõnurist

1869–1943 (age 74)

Reopalu cemetery

Mart Rahumaa

1884–1940 (age 56)

Vändra old cemetery

Mart Rahumaa upheld a steady and supportive presence as a military professional in Estonia.

Heinrich Luht

1865–1943 (age 78)

Raadi cemetery

Johan Vilip

1870–1942 (age 72)

Raadi cemetery

Johan Vilip was a conscientious physicist who inspired others through his patience and precision.

Nikolai Triik

1884–1940 (age 56)

Leetse-Lepiku farm cemetery

August Arvo Olt-Ojasalu

1881–1949 (age 68)

Elva cemetery

August Arvo Olt-Ojasalu was a compassionate veterinarian who tended to animals and communities with care.

Karl Soonpää

1895–1944 (age 49)

Elva cemetery

Richard Janno

1900–1942 (age 42)

Elva cemetery

Richard Janno was a writer whose work celebrated Estonia’s heart and soul through evocative prose.

Jaan Kompus

1858–1940 (age 82)

Elva cemetery

Jaan Metua

1889–1945 (age 56)

Kose cemetery

Jaan Metua was a dramaturge who shaped powerful theatrical experiences with thoughtful collaboration.

Evald Tipner

1906–1947 (age 41)

Liiva Cemetery

Juhan Kikas

1892–1944 (age 52)

Liiva Cemetery

Juhan Kikas was a sport cyclist whose disciplined spirit inspired fellow athletes to pursue their goals.

Harri Paris

1891–1941 (age 50)

Liiva Cemetery

Marie Heiberg

1890–1942 (age 52)

Liiva Cemetery

Marie Heiberg was a writer whose sincere voice and keen observations enriched Estonian literature.

Liisa Perandi

1879–1946 (age 67)

Helme Cemetery

Jaan Vahtra

1882–1947 (age 65)

Põlva Cemetery

Jaan Vahtra was a respected writer whose work enriched Estonian letters and whose legacy endures at Põlva Cemetery.

Erich Hugo Sari

1888–1946 (age 58)

Liiva Cemetery

Louis Metslang

1906–1942 (age 36)

Liiva Cemetery

Louis Metslang was a dedicated politician whose steady service is remembered at Liiva Cemetery.

Ann Viskar

1882–1940 (age 58)

Liiva Cemetery

Ann Viskar was an Estonian writer active in the early 20th century.

Marie Reisik

1887–1941 (age 54)

Liiva Cemetery

Marie Reisik was a passionate teacher whose belief in education is honored at Liiva Cemetery.

Theodor Erich Rosenvaldt

1888–1947 (age 59)

Liiva Cemetery

Theodor Erich Rosenvaldt was an Estonian pharmacologist of the 20th century.

Voldemar Aasoja

1907–1943 (age 36)

Liiva Cemetery

Voldemar Aasoja was a devoted military servicemember whose dedication is remembered at Liiva Cemetery.

Robert Astrem

1887–1941 (age 54)

Liiva Cemetery

Robert Astrem was an Estonian politician of the early 20th century.

Johannes Siir

1889–1941 (age 52)

Kuusalu Cemetery

Johannes Siir was a courageous military servicemember honored at Kuusalu Cemetery.

Jakob Ploompuu

1872–1948 (age 76)

Kuusalu Cemetery

Jakob Ploompuu was a significant Estonian politician of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Mari Juuse

1843–1944 (age 101)

Iisaku cemetery

Mari Juuse was a cherished member of her community whose memory rests at Iisaku Cemetery.

Alfred Kütt

1900–1942 (age 42)

Peetri cemetery

Alfred Kütt was an Estonian veterinarian of the 20th century.

Anton Schulzenberg

1867–1942 (age 75)

Peetri cemetery

Anton Schulzenberg was a compassionate physician whose dedication is honored at Peetri Cemetery.

Henrik Koppel

1863–1944 (age 81)

Peetri cemetery

Henrik Koppel was an Estonian physician of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Andrei Mündel

1895–1946 (age 51)

Maarja Cemetery

Andrei Mündel was a hardworking farmer whose legacy is remembered at Maarja Cemetery.

Minni Kurs-Olesk

1879–1940 (age 61)

Maarja Cemetery

Minni Kurs-Olesk was an Estonian politician of the early 20th century.

Harri-Reinhold Saemets

1892–1940 (age 48)

Maarja Cemetery

Harri-Reinhold Saemets was a disciplined military officer honored at Maarja Cemetery.

Elmar Korko

1908–1941 (age 33)

Maarja Cemetery

Elmar Korko was an Estonian police officer of the 20th century.

Alfred Lepp

1906–1940 (age 34)

Maarja Cemetery

Alfred Lepp was a loyal military servicemember whose memory is kept at Maarja Cemetery.

Gustav Reimann

1876–1946 (age 70)

Maarja Cemetery

Gustav Reimann was an Estonian physician of the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Oskar Põder

1907–1941 (age 34)

Torma Cemetery

Oskar Põder was a devoted military servicemember whose steady resolve and quiet leadership inspired those around him.

Aleksander Kuusik

1893–1946 (age 53)

Torma Cemetery

Aleksander Kuusik was an Estonian clergyman of the 20th century.

Aleksander Krims

1893–1947 (age 54)

Nissi churchyard

Aleksander Krims was an artist who expressed the heart of his nation with sensitivity and enduring grace.

Aleksander Kruus

1892–1946 (age 54)

Nõo Cemetery

Aleksander Starkopf

1885–1940 (age 55)

Hageri Cemetery

Aleksander Starkopf was a thoughtful rural mayor whose steady stewardship nurtured community trust.

Hendrik Sepp

1888–1943 (age 55)

Saarde Cemetery

Hindrik Ostrat

1871–1940 (age 69)

Laiuse Cemetery

Hindrik Ostrat was a politician dedicated to measured dialogue and service to the people.

Tõnu Markus

1874–1940 (age 66)

Pilistvere cemetery

Johan Müllerson

1870–1942 (age 72)

Urvaste cemetery

Johan Müllerson was a compassionate physician who earned the trust of his community.

Oskar Kurvits

1888–1940 (age 52)

Põlva Cemetery

Harald Korro

1897–1941 (age 44)

Põlva Cemetery

Harald Korro was a disciplined chemist whose steady research enriched the scientific community.

Johannes Aia

1890–1941 (age 51)

Põlva Cemetery