Deaths in the 1960s

Eivind Eckbo

1873–1966 (age 93)

Vestre gravlund

Eivind Eckbo balanced business acumen with a deep sense of communal responsibility.

Axel Weebe

1890–1967 (age 77)

Vestre gravlund

Axel Weebe was a Norwegian diplomat who represented his nation in international affairs.

Bergljot S. Berntsen

1880–1964 (age 84)

Vestre gravlund

Bergljot S. Berntsen designed spaces where functionality met graceful expression.

Just Borthen

1883–1961 (age 78)

Vestre gravlund

Just Borthen was a Norwegian architect whose designs influenced the built landscape of Norway.

Anlaug Stein

1881–1966 (age 85)

Vestre gravlund

Anlaug Stein inspired audiences and students alike with refined pianism and generous teaching.

Carl August Hans Jacob Gulbranson

1900–1961 (age 61)

Vestre gravlund

Carl August Hans Jacob Gulbranson was a Norwegian jurist who served in the legal profession.

Arnold Theodore Øhrn

1889–1963 (age 74)

Vestre gravlund

Arnold Theodore Øhrn combined scholarly insight with heartfelt pastoral service.

Thomas Frang

1889–1968 (age 79)

Vestre gravlund

Thomas Frang was a Norwegian painter whose works contributed to Norwegian artistic traditions.

Ingeborg Steen-Hansen

1885–1964 (age 79)

Vestre gravlund

Ingeborg Steen-Hansen captured the nuances of life through graceful and attentive writing.

Ole Leikvang

1870–1964 (age 94)

Vestre gravlund

Ole Leikvang was a Norwegian actor whose performances contributed to Norwegian theatrical traditions.

Leif Sunde

1893–1966 (age 73)

Vestre gravlund

Leif Sunde was a respected military officer whose steady leadership and care for fellow servicemen left a lasting imprin...

Sonja Henie

1912–1969 (age 57)

Høvikodden

Sonja Henie was a legendary Norwegian figure skater and actress of international renown.

Anders Bjørgaard

1891–1967 (age 76)

Ålen Municipality

Anders Bjørgaard was a beloved illustrator whose expressive imagery celebrated the simple truths of Norwegian life.

Steingrim Haukjem

1897–1968 (age 71)

Veggli

Steingrim Haukjem was a Norwegian musician whose performances contributed to Norwegian musical traditions.

Nils H. Lerum

1878–1968 (age 90)

Dale

Nils H. Lerum exemplified civic devotion through a lifetime of steady, respectful leadership in the community of Dale.

Ludvik Furnes

1883–1966 (age 83)

Eivindvik

Ludvik Furnes was a Norwegian businessperson whose enterprises contributed to Norwegian economic development.

Torstein Mørseth

1879–1960 (age 81)

Hegra

Torstein Mørseth was a principled public servant whose attentive representation nurtured the people of Hegra.

Adolf Bjerkreim

1887–1963 (age 76)

Åkra Municipality

Adolf Bjerkreim was a Norwegian writer whose works contributed to Norwegian literary traditions.

Andreas Norland

1896–1961 (age 65)

Bodin Municipality

Andreas Norland was a dedicated civil servant whose calm leadership strengthened municipal life in Bodin.

Tore Ørjasæter

1886–1968 (age 82)

Nordberg Church

Tore Ørjasæter was a Norwegian writer who lived from 1886 to 1968.

Jonas Lied

1881–1969 (age 88)

Old Veøy Church

Jonas Lied was a diligent farmer whose generous spirit and enduring work ethic sustained the community around Old Veøy ...

Sigrid Bjørgum

1874–1964 (age 90)

Hegra Church

Sigrid Bjørgum was a Norwegian deacon who lived from 1874 to 1964.

Valentin Rosenlund

1892–1962 (age 70)

Levanger Church

Valentin Rosenlund was a thoughtful politician whose respectful leadership championed unity and civic responsibility.

Ole J. Hammer

1882–1968 (age 86)

Skatval Church

Ole J. Hammer was a Norwegian politician who lived from 1882 to 1968.

Osvald Nordback

1897–1968 (age 71)

Lånke Church

Osvald Nordback was a committed political leader whose steady presence ensured attentive governance for his community.

Lorents Stenvig

1884–1967 (age 83)

Værnes Church

Lorents Stenvig was a Norwegian politician who lived from 1884 to 1967.

Reidar Strømsøe

1887–1967 (age 80)

Levanger Church

Reidar Strømsøe was a patient and thoughtful politician who fostered respectful civic dialogue in the Levanger communi...

Samuel Thomassen

1886–1962 (age 76)

Levanger Church

Samuel Thomassen was a Norwegian politician who lived from 1886 to 1962.

Fredrik A. Kayser

1924–1968 (age 44)

Haslum

Fredrik A. Kayser was a visionary furniture designer whose elegant, functional work left a lasting mark on Norwegian des...

Hans Johnsen Tjønn

1877–1962 (age 85)

Tuddal

Hans Johnsen Tjønn was a Norwegian who lived from 1877 to 1962.

Harald R. Barth

1885–1964 (age 79)

Dolstad Church

Harald R. Barth was a devoted politician committed to civic trust and steady leadership.

Halvdan Koht

1873–1965 (age 92)

Nordre gravlund

Halvdan Koht was a Norwegian politician who lived from 1873 to 1965.

Karen Grude Koht

1871–1960 (age 89)

Nordre gravlund

Karen Grude Koht championed social justice and democratic inclusion for women in Norway.

Hans Nitteberg

1882–1964 (age 82)

Nordre gravlund

Hans Nitteberg was a Norwegian trade unionist who lived from 1882 to 1964.

Ragnvald Tønsager

1888–1964 (age 76)

Nordre gravlund

Ragnvald Tønsager was an architect who balanced tradition and innovation in his work.

Johan Fredrik Voss

1883–1966 (age 83)

Vardal municipality

Johan Fredrik Voss was a Norwegian editing professional who lived from 1883 to 1966.

Tørres Severin Bendixen

1890–1965 (age 75)

Vestre Moland Municipality

Tørres Severin Bendixen was a respected ship-owner devoted to Norwegian maritime life.

Otto Lous Mohr

1886–1967 (age 81)

Torsnes Church

Otto Lous Mohr was a Norwegian writer who lived from 1886 to 1967.

Martha Østensvig

1886–1963 (age 77)

Tomter Church

Martha Østensvig preserved family histories with dedicated genealogical research.

Asbjørn Olsen

1890–1965 (age 75)

Namsos

Kristian Rothaug

1883–1962 (age 79)

Ranheim Church

Kristian Rothaug served with integrity and foresight as a politician.

Sverre Hope

1902–1966 (age 64)

Ski Church

Jakob Sande

1906–1967 (age 61)

Dale Church

Jakob Sande was a beloved writer who celebrated Norway’s people through poetic insight.

Ivar Ballangrud

1904–1969 (age 65)

Tilfredshet kirkegård

Kristian Kalmer

1907–1969 (age 62)

Oslo's Eastern Cemetery

Kristian Kalmer was an artist who rendered Norwegian life with expressive depth.

Stein Balstad

1884–1966 (age 82)

Ytre Rendal Church

Sverre Aune

1894–1965 (age 71)

Tilfredshet kirkegård

Sverre Aune inspired fellow athletes with his dedication to sport cycling.

Kaare Lie

1905–1968 (age 63)

Oslo's Eastern Cemetery

Ingvald Larsen

1893–1967 (age 74)

Oslo's Eastern Cemetery

Ingvald Larsen upheld integrity and insight as a dedicated journalist.

Aasta Bjørgum Argento

1876–1966 (age 90)

Tilfredshet kirkegård