Deaths in the 1950s

Amalie Seidel

1876–1952 (age 76)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Amalie Seidel (1876–1952) championed social justice with unwavering conviction and a tender regard for working familie...

Alfred Piccaver

1884–1958 (age 74)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Anton Brenner

1896–1957 (age 61)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Anton Brenner (1896–1957) shaped Vienna's built environment with thoughtful architecture that balanced form with civic...

Paul Richter

1877–1958 (age 81)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Ignaz Lindenberg

1875–1952 (age 77)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Ignaz Lindenberg (1875–1952) served his community with steadfast reliability and a warm, reassuring presence.

Max Fellerer

1889–1957 (age 68)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Michael Powolny

1871–1954 (age 83)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Michael Powolny (1871–1954) inspired generations of students with patient instruction and a passion for lifelong learn...

Alfred Cossmann

1870–1951 (age 81)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Peter Petersen

1876–1956 (age 80)

Pötzleinsdorfer Friedhof

Stage actor Peter Petersen shaped Viennese theatre with warmth, mentorship, and devotion to his art.

Hedwig Bleibtreu

1868–1958 (age 90)

Pötzleinsdorfer Friedhof

Karl Kobald

1876–1957 (age 81)

Cemetery Rodaun

Writer Karl Kobald chronicled the life of Vienna with insight, warmth, and literary rigor.

Erich Oberdorfer

1900–1950 (age 50)

Pötzleinsdorfer Friedhof

Erich Oberdorfer was an Austrian architect who contributed significantly to Vienna's early 20th-century architectural la...

Anton Exner

1882–1952 (age 70)

Friedhof Mauer

Art collector Anton Exner championed both tradition and innovation while nurturing Vienna’s cultural recovery.

Theodor Iglseder

1894–1958 (age 64)

Friedhof Mauer

Theodor Iglseder was an Austrian military officer whose career spanned several decades of service.

Julius Fischinger

1878–1953 (age 75)

Liesing Cemetery

Teacher Julius Fischinger nurtured thoughtful inquiry and community-mindedness among his students.

Karl Ehn

1884–1959 (age 75)

mortuary Lainzer Friedhof

Karl Ehn was a distinguished Austrian architect whose work contributed to Vienna's architectural evolution.

Christa von Szabó

1894–1958 (age 64)

Hernalser Friedhof

Painter Christa von Szabó captured Vienna’s quiet beauty with luminous color and gentle insight.

Oskar Laske

1874–1951 (age 77)

mortuary Lainzer Friedhof

Oskar Laske was an Austrian architect whose designs enriched Vienna's urban landscape.

Maria Birkhofer

1882–1957 (age 75)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Local politician Maria Birkhofer championed fairness and civic engagement across her community.

Sophie Nehez

1882–1953 (age 71)

Hernalser Friedhof

Sophie Nehez was an Austrian entrepreneur who achieved success in Vienna's business community.

Max Tober

1884–1950 (age 66)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Politician Max Tober upheld principled leadership and thoughtful policymaking for Vienna’s citizens.

Wilhelm Maudrich

1901–1953 (age 52)

Hernalser Friedhof

Wilhelm Maudrich was an Austrian bookseller who served Vienna's literary and intellectual community.

Mimi Streitmann

1878–1956 (age 78)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Musician Mimi Streitmann enriched Vienna’s musical life with radiant performances and generous mentorship.

Ferdinand Hochstetter

1861–1954 (age 93)

Grinzing Cemetery

Ferdinand Hochstetter was an Austrian anatomist whose scientific work advanced medical knowledge and education.

Eduard Pernkopf

1888–1955 (age 67)

Grinzing Cemetery

University teacher Eduard Pernkopf combined scholarly rigor with a deep sense of ethical duty in medical education.

Johann Rihosek

1869–1956 (age 87)

Grinzing Cemetery

Johann Rihosek was an Austrian engineer whose technical expertise contributed to Vienna's development.

Hermann Erhardt

1903–1958 (age 55)

Grinzing Cemetery

Stage actor Hermann Erhardt honored the collaborative spirit of theatre through thoughtful, powerful performances.

Ernst Karl Winter

1895–1959 (age 64)

Gersthof cemetery

Ernst Karl Winter was an Austrian politician whose career spanned a significant period of Austrian history.

Hansi Führer

1879–1955 (age 76)

Gersthof cemetery

Hansi Führer was a respected stage actor known for his nuanced portrayals and generous mentorship.

Alexander Pilcz

1871–1954 (age 83)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Alexander Pilcz was an Austrian neurologist whose medical contributions advanced the field of neurology.

Rudolf Moralt

1902–1958 (age 56)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Rudolf Moralt was a conductor celebrated for his thoughtful musicianship and steady leadership.

Hugo Bernatzik

1897–1953 (age 56)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Hugo Bernatzik was an accomplished photographer of the early 20th century.

Hans Pernter

1887–1951 (age 64)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Hans Pernter was a politician noted for his steady presence and commitment to civic dialogue.

Jakob Ortner

1879–1959 (age 80)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Jakob Ortner was a dedicated university teacher and academic scholar.

Friedrich Kratochwjle

1882–1956 (age 74)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Friedrich Kratochwjle was a landscape architect dedicated to creating harmonious public spaces.

Karl Schleich

1895–1952 (age 57)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Karl Schleich was a skilled sports photographer known for his dynamic imagery.

Josef Wakovsky

1900–1959 (age 59)

Jedleseer Friedhof

Josef Wakovsky was a composer celebrated for lyrical works that enriched Vienna’s musical life.

Friedrich Rosenkranz

1900–1957 (age 57)

Cemetery Perchtoldsdorf

Friedrich Rosenkranz was a dedicated teacher committed to education.

Elfried Schmidt

1920–1956 (age 36)

Jedleseer Friedhof

Elfried Schmidt was a railfan photographer who preserved the evocative world of trains through his lens.

Raoul Aslan

1886–1958 (age 72)

Grinzing Cemetery

Raoul Aslan was a distinguished stage actor of considerable talent.

Hans Kliment Sr.

1877–1951 (age 74)

Grinzing Cemetery

Hans Kliment Sr. was a composer known for his lyrical warmth and dedication to Vienna’s cultural life.

Wolfgang Kotz von Dobrz

1890–1957 (age 67)

Grinzing Cemetery

Wolfgang Kotz von Dobrz was a respected jurist and legal scholar.

Rudolf Köstler

1878–1952 (age 74)

Grinzing Cemetery

Rudolf Köstler was a jurist respected for his integrity and thoughtful guidance.

Otto Mayer

1876–1951 (age 75)

Grinzing Cemetery

Otto Mayer was a dedicated physician committed to patient care.

Hans Liebl

1877–1950 (age 73)

Grinzing Cemetery

Hans Liebl was a local historian who preserved community traditions with meticulous care.

Lilith Lang

1891–1952 (age 61)

Grinzing Cemetery

Lilith Lang was a talented graphic artist and creative designer.

Lätitia Gerstel von Ucken

1879–1957 (age 78)

Grinzing Cemetery

Lätitia Gerstel von Ucken was a writer whose elegant prose offered thoughtful reflections on humanity.

Rosa Holub

1865–1958 (age 93)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Rosa Holub was a passionate collector dedicated to cultural preservation.

Rudolf Stonner

1890–1950 (age 60)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Long-serving Vienna civil servant who stewarded public administration through turbulent decades.

Bruno Reiffenstein

1868–1951 (age 83)

Neustifter Friedhof

Bruno Reiffenstein was an accomplished photographer of considerable skill.