Deaths in the 1950s
16,000+ memorials
Konstantin Märska
1896–1951 (age 55)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Konstantin Märska was an Estonian cinematographer who pioneered film production techniques in his nation.
Villem Orav
1883–1952 (age 69)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Teacher Villem Orav inspired students with steadfast commitment and thoughtful encouragement.
Aleksander Kask
1885–1950 (age 65)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Aleksander Kask was an Estonian politician who served his nation during a pivotal historical period.
Artur Luha
1892–1953 (age 61)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Geologist Artur Luha approached Estonia’s landscape with scientific rigor and lasting respect.
August Ratassepp
1881–1959 (age 78)
Rahumäe Cemetery
August Ratassepp was an Estonian engineer who advanced technical and industrial development.
Christian Brüller
1877–1950 (age 73)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Teacher Christian Brüller led his students with warmth, discipline, and a love of learning.
Robert Oja
1881–1955 (age 74)
Kanepi
Robert Oja was an Estonian head teacher who dedicated his career to advancing education.
Ernst Kramm
1895–1959 (age 64)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Ernst Kramm gave steadfast leadership to his fellow servicemembers and remained a devoted advocate for them afterward.
Harald Freimuth
1914–1956 (age 42)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Harald Freimuth was an Estonian boxer who achieved distinction in competitive sport.
Hans Lepp
1873–1951 (age 78)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Landscape architect Hans Lepp harmonized nature and urban life through thoughtful public design.
Aleksander Paikre
1871–1955 (age 84)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Aleksander Paikre was an Estonian politician whose career extended across a transformative period.
Jaan Siirak
1897–1959 (age 62)
Metsakalmistu
Artist Jaan Siirak expressed Estonia’s quiet grace through thoughtful and expressive works of art.
Johannes Mannert
1892–1950 (age 58)
Metsakalmistu
Johannes Mannert was an Estonian racing driver who excelled in competitive motorsport.
Peeter Ruubel
1885–1957 (age 72)
Metsakalmistu
Peeter Ruubel was a steadfast lawyer whose careful counsel and mentorship left a lasting mark on Estonian legal life.
Heino Anto
1882–1955 (age 73)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Heino Anto was an Estonian actor who contributed significantly to theatrical arts.
Georg Johannes Parikas
1880–1958 (age 78)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Georg Johannes Parikas was a devoted photographer whose images preserved the warmth and rhythm of early twentieth-centur...
Jaan Kivisild
1882–1954 (age 72)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Marie Kalmus
1882–1959 (age 77)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Marie Kalmus was a sculptor whose thoughtful works conveyed both national pride and personal resilience.
Tenno Vironi
1887–1951 (age 64)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Tõnu Võimula
1871–1955 (age 84)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Tõnu Võimula was a compassionate writer who chronicled Estonia’s rural heart with warmth and honesty.
Mikk Aamisepp
1881–1958 (age 77)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Peeter Tauk
1878–1959 (age 81)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Peeter Tauk was an engineer whose thoughtful planning strengthened Estonia’s infrastructure and communities.
Eduard Poland
1883–1957 (age 74)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Madis Käbin
1877–1954 (age 77)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Madis Käbin was a principled politician whose steady leadership sought to improve the lives of everyday Estonians.
Linda Simm
1882–1958 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Johannes Kaljola
1900–1954 (age 54)
Metsakalmistu
Johannes Kaljola was an actor whose commanding performances and quiet generosity enriched Estonian theatre.
Boris Viktorov-Karolinski
1889–1956 (age 67)
Metsakalmistu
Aleksander Randviir
1895–1953 (age 58)
Metsakalmistu
Aleksander Randviir was an actor whose warm performances and mentorship lifted Estonia’s theatrical landscape.
Julius Genss
1907–1957 (age 50)
Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery
Evald Dolf
1874–1953 (age 79)
Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery
Evald Dolf was a politician who navigated tense times with steady guidance and deep respect for his countrymen.
Marie Helene Aul
1893–1955 (age 62)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Richard Övel
1894–1957 (age 63)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Richard Övel was a lawyer whose integrity and mentorship strengthened Estonia’s legal community.
August Kilgas
1888–1953 (age 65)
Rahumäe Cemetery
August Pagar
1892–1952 (age 60)
Rahumäe Cemetery
August Pagar is honored for his courageous military service.
Friedrich Klement
1891–1958 (age 67)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Liidia Pintmann
1896–1951 (age 55)
Maarja Cemetery
Liidia Pintmann devoted herself to preserving Estonia's artistic legacy.
Aleksander Laas
1889–1957 (age 68)
Maarja Cemetery
Aleksander Laas was an Estonian veterinarian whose career spanned the early 20th century.
Villem Tubin
1886–1955 (age 69)
Maarja Cemetery
Villem Tubin led with care and commitment as an educator.
Johann Martin
1893–1959 (age 66)
Metsakalmistu
Johann Martin was an Estonian speed skater who competed during the early 20th century.
Andrei Yegorov
1878–1954 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Andrei Yegorov enriched Estonian art with sensitive expression.
Peet Vallak
1893–1959 (age 66)
Maarja Cemetery
Peet Vallak was an Estonian writer whose literary contributions shaped early 20th century Estonian culture.
Karl Eduard Sööt
1862–1950 (age 88)
Maarja Cemetery
Karl Eduard Sööt wrote with warmth about the Estonian soul.
Taavet Rootsmäe
1885–1959 (age 74)
Maarja Cemetery
Taavet Rootsmäe was an Estonian astronomer whose scientific contributions advanced astronomical study in Estonia.
Hermann Paris
1891–1954 (age 63)
Maarja Cemetery
Hermann Paris dedicated himself to bettering pharmacological science.
Anna Haava
1864–1957 (age 93)
Raadi cemetery
Anna Haava was an Estonian writer whose literary contributions were significant to Estonian cultural development.
Jaan Sarv
1877–1954 (age 77)
Raadi cemetery
Jaan Sarv inspired others through his mathematical insight.
Jaan Port
1891–1950 (age 59)
Raadi cemetery
Jaan Port was an Estonian teacher whose dedication to education served his community.
Mikhail Rostovtsev
1865–1952 (age 87)
Raadi cemetery
Mikhail Rostovtsev was a compassionate and skillful physician.
Voldemar Pärtelpoeg
1872–1955 (age 83)
Raadi cemetery
Voldemar Pärtelpoeg was an Estonian printer whose work supported the development of Estonian publishing.
Viktoria Aavakivi
1897–1951 (age 54)
Raadi cemetery
Viktoria Aavakivi championed the transformative power of libraries.