Deaths in the 1950s

Karl Uller

1872–1959 (age 87)

Nordfriedhof

Bernhard Kellermann

1879–1951 (age 72)

New Cemetery, Potsdam

Bernhard Kellermann was a prominent German writer whose literary contributions shaped early 20th-century German culture.

Max Braun

1890–1951 (age 61)

Neuer Friedhof Frankfurt-Bockenheim

Wilhelm Böhm

1877–1957 (age 80)

Neuer St. Nikolai Friedhof (Hannover)

Wilhelm Böhm was a German germanist whose scholarly work advanced the study of German language and literature.

Walter Richter-Reichhelm

1873–1958 (age 85)

Luisenfriedhof III

Paul Kauhausen

1898–1957 (age 59)

Düsseldorf North Cemetery

Paul Kauhausen was a local historian whose dedication to preserving regional history enriched the cultural heritage of D...

Hans Bluhm

1891–1958 (age 67)

Düsseldorf North Cemetery

Helmut Hitzigrath

1891–1950 (age 59)

Johanniskirche

Helmut Hitzigrath was a German figure whose life spanned a transformative period in early 20th-century history.

Alexander Brückmann

1880–1954 (age 74)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Hermann Sträter

1891–1956 (age 65)

Aachen East Cemetery

Hermann Sträter was a German jurist whose legal work contributed to the judicial traditions of his era.

Josef Rösler

1875–1956 (age 81)

East cemetery in Essen

Heinrich Hoffmann

1885–1957 (age 72)

Nordfriedhof

Heinrich Hoffmann was a German photographer whose visual documentation captured important moments in early 20th-century ...

Fritz Körner

1888–1955 (age 67)

Nordfriedhof

Lulu von Strauß und Torney

1873–1956 (age 83)

Nordfriedhof

Lulu von Strauß und Torney was a German writer whose literary contributions enriched the cultural heritage of her natio...

Tony Werntgen

1875–1954 (age 79)

Bonn North Cemetery

Willy Dietrich

1886–1955 (age 69)

Nordfriedhof

Willy Dietrich was a German actor whose theatrical performances contributed to the cultural life of early 20th-century G...

Max Amann

1891–1957 (age 66)

Ostfriedhof

Johann Rattenhuber

1897–1957 (age 60)

Ostfriedhof

Johann Rattenhuber was a German politician whose public service reflected his commitment to civic responsibility.

Sybille Schmitz

1909–1955 (age 46)

Ostfriedhof

Georg Hann

1897–1950 (age 53)

Ostfriedhof

Georg Hann was a German singer active during the early twentieth century.

Wastl Witt

1882–1955 (age 73)

Ostfriedhof

Joe Stöckel

1894–1959 (age 65)

Ostfriedhof

Joe Stöckel was a German screenwriter who made significant contributions to early cinema.

Albrecht Schaeffer

1885–1950 (age 65)

Engesohde city cemetery

Clara Viebig

1860–1952 (age 92)

Düsseldorf North Cemetery

Clara Viebig was a distinguished German writer whose literary career spanned much of the nineteenth and twentieth centur...

Rosemarie Nitribitt

1933–1957 (age 24)

Düsseldorf North Cemetery

Hermann Pistor

1875–1951 (age 76)

Nordfriedhof

Hermann Pistor was a German physicist whose research contributed to early twentieth-century science.

Yusuf Ibrahim

1877–1953 (age 76)

Nordfriedhof

Karl Griewank

1900–1953 (age 53)

Nordfriedhof

Karl Griewank was a German historian whose scholarly work advanced historical understanding in the twentieth century.

Rudolf Lemke

1906–1957 (age 51)

Nordfriedhof

August Ludwig

1867–1951 (age 84)

Nordfriedhof

August Ludwig was a German writer whose literary contributions enriched German cultural life.

Georg Lenz

1881–1953 (age 72)

Nordfriedhof

Julius Emil Kayser-Petersen

1886–1954 (age 68)

Nordfriedhof

Julius Emil Kayser-Petersen was a German internist whose medical practice contributed to twentieth-century healthcare.

Franz Henkel

1882–1959 (age 77)

Engesohde city cemetery

Elisabeth Granier

1870–1951 (age 81)

Engesohde city cemetery

Elisabeth Granier was a German teacher dedicated to fostering education and learning in her students.

Roland Engelhard

1868–1951 (age 83)

Engesohde city cemetery

Richard Uhlemeyer

1900–1954 (age 54)

Engesohde city cemetery

Richard Uhlemeyer was a German entrepreneur whose business ventures contributed to twentieth-century economic developmen...

Marie Feesche

1871–1950 (age 79)

Engesohde city cemetery

Wilhelm Mackensen

1869–1955 (age 86)

Engesohde city cemetery

Wilhelm Mackensen was a distinguished German architect whose designs significantly influenced the built environment of h...

Johannes Schreiter

1872–1957 (age 85)

Nordfriedhof

Bernhard Zorn

1891–1955 (age 64)

Nordfriedhof

Bernhard Zorn was a dedicated professor whose scholarly work left a lasting impact on his academic field.

Carl Severing

1875–1952 (age 77)

Sennefriedhof

Karl Muggly

1884–1957 (age 73)

Sennefriedhof

Karl Muggly was a talented painter whose artistic works contributed to the cultural heritage of his era.

Claire Waldoff

1884–1957 (age 73)

Pragfriedhof Stuttgart

Willi Baumeister

1889–1955 (age 66)

Pragfriedhof Stuttgart

Willi Baumeister was a talented photographer whose technical skill and artistic eye created a lasting visual record.

Friedrich Schmidt-Ott

1860–1956 (age 96)

St. Annen-Kirchhof

Ludwig Benick

1874–1951 (age 77)

St. Jürgen

Ludwig Benick was a dedicated teacher whose commitment to education influenced generations of students.

Theodor Kaluza

1885–1954 (age 69)

Göttingen City Cemetery

Ludwig Prandtl

1875–1953 (age 78)

Göttingen City Cemetery

Ludwig Prandtl was a pioneering engineer whose contributions to fluid mechanics and aerodynamics shaped modern engineeri...

Adolf Windaus

1876–1959 (age 83)

Göttingen City Cemetery

Karl Friedrich Bonhoeffer

1899–1957 (age 58)

Göttingen City Cemetery

Karl Friedrich Bonhoeffer was a distinguished chemist whose research advanced scientific understanding in his field.