Deaths in the 1950s

Armand René Lublink Weddik

1929–1956 (age 27)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Armand René Lublink Weddik is remembered by his family and community in The Hague.

Leonard Johan Schippers

1870–1951 (age 81)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Dutch civil servant whose administrative work supported government institutions.

Martinus Gerardus Verhey

1882–1951 (age 69)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Chemist Martinus Gerardus Verhey advanced the study of materials and mentored young researchers.

Albert de Wal

1876–1952 (age 76)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Dutch organist whose musical performances enriched late nineteenth and twentieth century cultural life.

Klaas Boessenkool

1882–1953 (age 71)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Klaas Boessenkool served the Netherlands with steadfast loyalty.

Nanno Abel Imelman

1884–1952 (age 68)

Selwerderhof

Arie Kooij

1888–1959 (age 71)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Ship captain Arie Kooij guided vessels with steady hands along Dutch waters.

Ludolph Reinier Wentholt

1872–1952 (age 80)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Liesbeth Poolman-Meissner

1889–1954 (age 65)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Opera singer Liesbeth Poolman-Meissner shared a generous voice and devotion to the arts.

Gustav Adolf Ilgen

1887–1956 (age 69)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Robert Gerrit Doorman

1860–1954 (age 94)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Military officer Robert Gerrit Doorman provided steady leadership and guidance to generations of servicemembers.

Jan Oele

1877–1952 (age 75)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Nicolaas Josephus Leonardus Marie Mussert

1899–1952 (age 53)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Civil servant Nicolaas Mussert's life invites reflection on the responsibilities of public service.

Egbert Vrieze

1877–1958 (age 81)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Louis Barend van Staden ten Brink

1876–1954 (age 78)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Louis Barend van Staden ten Brink's military service helped steady his comrades through times of change.

Leen Coremans

1887–1952 (age 65)

Zuiderbegraafplaats

Theodorus Jacobus van den Wollenberg

1874–1950 (age 76)

Zuiderbegraafplaats

Theodorus van den Wollenberg's dedication to military duty and comradeship earned him lasting respect.

Hendrik Willem Pieters

1876–1957 (age 81)

Flushing Northern Cemetery

Job van Dusschoten

1866–1953 (age 87)

Old General Cemetery Driebergen

Architect Job van Dusschoten shaped thoughtful spaces that served the communities he cherished.

Ernst Jan van Voorst

1880–1957 (age 77)

Algemene Begraafplaats, Huisduinen

Herman Cornelis Jorissen

1874–1959 (age 85)

Begraafplaats Essenhof: begraafplaats

Photographer Herman Cornelis Jorissen preserved moments with a patient eye and generous spirit.

Cees van Hasselt

1872–1951 (age 79)

Former entrance gate of Algemene Begraafplaats Crooswijk

Jan Vroom jr.

1893–1958 (age 65)

De Eshof

Landscape architect Jan Vroom jr. cultivated restorative outdoor spaces that uplifted many.

Johanna Christina Hakker

1898–1957 (age 59)

Baarhuisje, Bussum

Jan Arnoud Rutger Stuffken

1877–1958 (age 81)

Algemene Begraafplaats

Civil servant Jan Arnoud Rutger Stuffken quietly supported the functions of civic life with steadfast care.

Piet Gerrits

1878–1957 (age 79)

graf van Piet Gerrits

Piet Gerrits was a prominent Dutch architect who practiced throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Mathilde Berdenis van Berlekom

1862–1952 (age 90)

Funerary monument F.M. Wibaut and M. Wibaut-Berdenis van Berlekom

Editor Mathilde Berdenis van Berlekom championed thoughtful discourse with tireless attention to detail.

Kor Ket

1920–1955 (age 35)

Northern General Cemetery

Kor Ket was a Dutch conductor whose musical leadership enriched the cultural landscape of the Netherlands.

Johannes Haantjes

1909–1956 (age 47)

Begraafplaats Rhijnhof

Mathematician Johannes Haantjes devoted his life to nurturing rigorous thought and encouraging the next generation of sc...

Willem Martinus Godfried Schumann

1877–1952 (age 75)

Begraafplaats Rhijnhof

Willem Martinus Godfried Schumann was a Dutch teacher who dedicated his career to educating future generations.

Henricus Theodorus Johannes van Vlijmen

1870–1954 (age 84)

Algemene Begraafplaats Kleverlaan

Presbyter Henricus Theodorus Johannes van Vlijmen provided faithful leadership and comfort to his community.

Arie Rijk van Loon

1870–1959 (age 89)

Algemene Begraafplaats Jaffa

Arie Rijk van Loon was a Dutch hydraulic engineer whose expertise contributed to the nation's water management efforts.

Derk Jan ter Haar

1901–1958 (age 57)

Doesburg General Cemetery

Military officer Derk Jan ter Haar was known for his disciplined service and calming leadership.

Alexander Karel Bosman

1877–1957 (age 80)

Alkmaar Municipal Cemetery

Alexander Karel Bosman was a Dutch physician whose medical career spanned nearly eighty years.

Piet Lustenhouwer

1894–1954 (age 60)

Noorderbegraafplaats

Composer Piet Lustenhouwer enriched Dutch musical life with melodies that balanced lyricism and theatrical energy.

Philip Spier

1890–1958 (age 68)

Noorderbegraafplaats

Philip Spier was a Dutch double-bassist whose musical career contributed significantly to the Netherlands' cultural heri...

Gerard Koekkoek

1871–1956 (age 85)

Begraafplaats Sint Barbara (Hilversum)

Painter Gerard Koekkoek captured light and atmosphere in compositions that continue to inspire admiration.

Lucien Louman

1896–1952 (age 56)

Begraafplaats Sint Barbara Haarlem

Lucien Louman was a Dutch singer whose vocal talents contributed to the cultural life of the Netherlands.

Toon Verheij

1894–1958 (age 64)

Algemene begraafplaats Heemstede, North Holland

Conductor Toon Verheij shaped performances with attentive leadership and a commitment to expressive unity.

Bernardus Kruijs

1879–1951 (age 72)

Algemene Begraafplaats Bloemendaal

Bernardus Kruijs was a Dutch naval officer whose career reflected the maritime traditions of the Netherlands.

Agnes Kauwling

1880–1957 (age 77)

Algemene begraafplaats Heemstede, North Holland

Singer Agnes Kauwling shared an expressive voice that drew audiences into the heart of every song.

Marie van Regteren Altena

1868–1958 (age 90)

Driehuis Velsen Crematorium

Marie van Regteren Altena was a Dutch painter whose artistic career extended nearly ninety years.

Harmsen van der Beek

1897–1953 (age 56)

Driehuis Velsen Crematorium

Writer Harmsen van der Beek used imaginative storytelling to offer comfort and gentle insight to readers.

Jacobus Johannes Damme

1877–1956 (age 79)

Den en Rust

Jacobus Johannes Damme was a Dutch painter whose artistic career spanned nearly eighty years.

Willem Adriaan Floris Bannier

1868–1951 (age 83)

Den en Rust

Historian Willem Adriaan Floris Bannier illuminated the narratives of his homeland with careful scholarship.

Hendrika van der Worp

1879–1958 (age 79)

Den en Rust

Hendrika van der Worp (1879–1958) was a Dutch woman whose life encompassed nearly eight decades of her nation's histor...

Adriaan Marie Willem ter Laag

1867–1958 (age 91)

Algemene Begraafplaats Zuid

Adriaan Marie Willem ter Laag is remembered for his steady kindness and thoughtful presence in his community.

Frederik Albert Palm

1884–1954 (age 70)

Begraafplaats Zeister Bosrust

Frederik Albert Palm (1884–1954) was a Dutch military officer who served his nation with dedication.

Rudolf Christoffel Suyling

1871–1954 (age 83)

Ede General Cemetery

Physician whose steady presence comforted the people of Ede.

Bernardus Cornelis Akkerman

1893–1957 (age 64)

Algemene begraafplaats van Bussum, Nieuwe Hilversumseweg

Bernardus Cornelis Akkerman (1893–1957) was a Dutch ship captain who served in the maritime industry.