Deaths in the 1950s

Anna Bruseberg

1888–1954 (age 66)

Friedhof Pankow VII

Martin Albertz

1883–1956 (age 73)

In den Kisseln

Martin Albertz was a German university teacher and scholar.

Fritz Hausberg

1880–1959 (age 79)

Friedhof Reinickendorf

Hermann Abendroth

1883–1956 (age 73)

Historical Cemetery, Weimar

Hermann Abendroth was a German composer whose works enriched 20th-century classical music.

Wilhelm Laforet

1877–1959 (age 82)

Hauptfriedhof Würzburg

Franz Tibor Hollós

1906–1954 (age 48)

Hauptfriedhof Würzburg

Franz Tibor Hollós was a Catholic priest dedicated to pastoral ministry and spiritual care.

Arthur Schleglmünig

1863–1956 (age 93)

Hauptfriedhof Würzburg

Hans Henny Jahnn

1894–1959 (age 65)

Nienstedten Cemetery

Hans Henny Jahnn was a significant German writer whose innovative works shaped 20th-century literature.

Gustav Schröder

1885–1959 (age 74)

Nienstedten Cemetery

Rudolf Paul Geipel

1869–1956 (age 87)

Loschwitz Cemetery

Rudolf Paul Geipel was a university teacher whose career exemplified scholarly dedication.

Richard Müller

1874–1954 (age 80)

Loschwitz Cemetery

Antonie Zerwer

1873–1956 (age 83)

Luisenfriedhof II

Antonie Zerwer was a dedicated nurse whose career reflected deep commitment to patient care.

Fernando Baare

1879–1952 (age 73)

Luisenfriedhof II

Julius Finck

1864–1951 (age 87)

Loschwitz Cemetery

Julius Finck was a physician dedicated to serving his community through medical practice.

Hubert Weise

1884–1950 (age 66)

St. Rochus Cemetery

Alfred Philippson

1864–1953 (age 89)

Jewish cemetery Bonn-Castell

Alfred Philippson was a geologist whose scientific work advanced geological knowledge and understanding.

Hermann Wenzel

1882–1954 (age 72)

Hauptfriedhof Dortmund

Kurt Fischer

1900–1950 (age 50)

The Socialists' Memorial

Kurt Fischer was a politician dedicated to public service and political engagement.

Rudolf Appelt

1900–1955 (age 55)

The Socialists' Memorial

Harry Schmidt

1894–1951 (age 57)

Gertraude's Cemetery

Harry Schmidt was a mathematician whose scholarly work advanced mathematical science and theory.

Rudolf Joerges

1868–1957 (age 89)

Gertraude's Cemetery

Louis Fürnberg

1909–1957 (age 48)

Historical Cemetery, Weimar

Louis Fürnberg was a writer whose literary work enriched cultural and intellectual life.

Heinrich Lilienfein

1879–1952 (age 73)

Historical Cemetery, Weimar

Albert Schaefer-Ast

1890–1951 (age 61)

Historical Cemetery, Weimar

Albert Schaefer-Ast was a caricaturist whose artistic work provided social commentary and insight.

Franz Carl Weiskopf

1900–1955 (age 55)

The Socialists' Memorial

Arthur Ewert

1890–1959 (age 69)

The Socialists' Memorial

Arthur Ewert was a politician dedicated to public service and political engagement.

Helmut Lehmann

1882–1959 (age 77)

The Socialists' Memorial

Martha Arendsee

1885–1953 (age 68)

The Socialists' Memorial

Martha Arendsee was a politician dedicated to public service and political engagement.

Max Keilson

1900–1953 (age 53)

The Socialists' Memorial

Otto Büchner

1865–1957 (age 92)

The Socialists' Memorial

Otto Büchner was a German socialist politician who championed workers' rights and democratic reform from 1865 to 1957.

Otto Franke

1877–1953 (age 76)

The Socialists' Memorial

Margarethe Siems

1879–1952 (age 73)

Johannisfriedhof, Dresden

Margarethe Siems was a German university teacher who advanced higher education from 1879 to 1952.

Ferdinand Zunker

1886–1956 (age 70)

Johannisfriedhof, Dresden

Wilhelm Jöker

1871–1954 (age 83)

Hauptfriedhof Dortmund

Wilhelm Jöker was a German teacher who dedicated his career to education from 1871 to 1954.

Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb

1876–1956 (age 80)

Waldfriedhof Solln

Diana von Reventlow-Criminil

1863–1953 (age 90)

St. Catharinen

Diana von Reventlow-Criminil was a German noblewoman who lived from 1863 to 1953.

Philipp Fürchtegott Reemtsma

1893–1959 (age 66)

Nienstedten Cemetery

Otto Scharlach

1876–1957 (age 81)

Nienstedten Cemetery

Otto Scharlach was a German writer who contributed to early 20th-century literature from 1876 to 1957.

Joseph Massolle

1889–1957 (age 68)

In den Kisseln

Hans Cloos

1885–1951 (age 66)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Hans Cloos was a German geologist whose research advanced earth sciences from 1885 to 1951.

Erich Hoffmann

1868–1959 (age 91)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Adolf Mahr

1887–1951 (age 64)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Adolf Mahr was a German art historian whose scholarly work enriched art historical understanding from 1887 to 1951.

Hermann Schmitz

1873–1952 (age 79)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Jakobus Linden

1886–1950 (age 64)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Jakobus Linden was a German sculptor whose artistic works contributed to early 20th-century art from 1886 to 1950.

Max Koernicke

1874–1955 (age 81)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Hans Emil Weber

1882–1950 (age 68)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Hans Emil Weber was a German theologian whose scholarly work advanced religious understanding from 1882 to 1950.

Paul Heine

1869–1952 (age 83)

Johannisfriedhof, Dresden

Franz Eccard von Bentivegni

1896–1958 (age 62)

Nordfriedhof

Franz Eccard von Bentivegni was a German military officer who served from 1896 to 1958.

Herbert von Dirksen

1882–1955 (age 73)

Nordfriedhof

Louis Seel

1881–1958 (age 77)

Nordfriedhof

Louis Seel was a German artist whose work contributed to the cultural landscape of early 20th-century Europe.