Deaths in the 1960s

Michel de Ghelderode

1898–1962 (age 64)

Laeken Cemetery

Michel de Ghelderode was a Belgian dramatist whose fantastical plays gave voice to timeless moral questions.

Henri Koch

1903–1969 (age 66)

Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge

Maurice Pauwaert

1889–1965 (age 76)

Sint-Amandsberg

Maurice Pauwaert devoted his life to Belgian sailing and served as a steady presence in his maritime community.

Rodolphe Hoornaert

1886–1969 (age 83)

Steenbrugge

Alfons Colle

1882–1968 (age 86)

Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent

Alfons Colle was a dedicated Ghent politician who worked to strengthen civic institutions.

Corneille Heymans

1892–1968 (age 76)

Campo Santo

Filip De Pillecyn

1891–1962 (age 71)

Campo Santo

Filip De Pillecyn was a novelist and literary voice who explored Flemish identity with care.

Jan Grauls

1887–1960 (age 73)

Campo Santo

Frank Baur

1887–1969 (age 82)

Campo Santo

Frank Baur was a committed municipal and national politician who upheld democratic dialogue.

Alice Buysse

1868–1963 (age 95)

Campo Santo

Alice Buysse was a Belgian writer active during the early 20th century.

Staf Bruggen

1893–1964 (age 71)

Campo Santo

Staf Bruggen inspired audiences with his thoughtful stage presence and dedication to the craft.

Gérard-Octave Pinkers

1899–1966 (age 67)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Gérard-Octave Pinkers was a Belgian politician from Charleroi.

Raphaël Verwilghen

1885–1963 (age 78)

Tervuren Communal Cemetery

Raphaël Verwilghen shaped Belgian architecture through thoughtful civic design.

René Magritte

1898–1967 (age 69)

tomb of Georgette Berger and René Magritte

René Magritte was a Belgian photographer and influential figure in modern art.

Mother Vandenputte

1891–1967 (age 76)

Heilig Hartkerk

Mother Vandenputte spent her life in quiet service within the Heilig Hartkerk community.

Georges Lemaître

1894–1966 (age 72)

Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery

Georges Lemaître was a Belgian physicist and cosmologist who proposed the Big Bang theory.

Tchombé Moïse

1919–1969 (age 50)

Etterbeek Cemetery

Tchombé Moïse was a passionate Congolese leader whose pursuit of self-determination marked the early independence year...

Albéric Florizoone

1896–1965 (age 69)

Oostduinkerke Communal Cemetery

Albéric Florizoone was a Belgian politician from Oostduinkerke.

Georges Van Hee

1881–1966 (age 85)

Veurne Communal Cemetery

Georges Van Hee dedicated his political life to Flanders and Belgium's post-war reconstruction.

Victor Demanet

1895–1964 (age 69)

Cemetery of Namur

Victor Demanet was a Belgian sculptor based in Namur.

Edmond Meert

1879–1961 (age 82)

Tereken cemetery

Textile manufacturer Edmond Meert led his mills with quiet dignity while nurturing the communities whose craft he elevat...

Dominique Pire

1910–1969 (age 59)

Cimetière de la Sarte

Dominique Pire was a Belgian priest and humanitarian dedicated to serving the poor.

Luc Hommel

1896–1960 (age 64)

cimetière de Dison

Writer Luc Hommel captured everyday humanity with attentive prose that resonated beyond his local literary circles.

Henri-Jacques Proumen

1879–1962 (age 83)

cimetière de Dison

Henri-Jacques Proumen was a Belgian writer from Dison.

Victor Dethier

1893–1963 (age 70)

ancien cimetière de Heusay

Sport cyclist Victor Dethier raced with steadfast determination and inspired the next generation of riders.

Willy Loppens

1889–1963 (age 74)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 17

Willy Loppens was a Belgian military officer.

André Greindl

1899–1963 (age 64)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 13

Soldier André Greindl met his duties with quiet courage and remained a steady presence for comrades well after service.

Guillaume Dhuicque

1914–1963 (age 49)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 17

Guillaume Dhuicque was a Belgian draftsperson.

Paul Van Oye

1886–1969 (age 83)

Velsen

Paul Van Oye (1886–1969) was a Dutch university teacher dedicated to education.

Pier Eringa

1879–1962 (age 83)

Buitenpost

Politician remembered for fostering thoughtful civic dialogue.

Maria Dermoût

1888–1962 (age 74)

Noordwijk

Maria Dermoût (1888–1962) was a distinguished Dutch writer and author.

Johannes Douwes

1866–1960 (age 94)

Wassenaar

Wassenaar politician known for integrity and steadfast service.

Pieter Taekes van der Herberg

1906–1965 (age 59)

Eanjum

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands

1880–1962 (age 82)

Nieuwe Kerk Delft

Monarch remembered for dignified leadership and comforting presence in turbulent times.

Cees Hazenbosch

1921–1961 (age 40)

Bilthoven

Max Tak

1891–1967 (age 76)

Jewish cemetery, Muiderberg

Max Tak was a compassionate writer whose steady empathy illuminated the lives of many during a time of great change.

Alfred Levy

1880–1961 (age 81)

Jewish cemetery, Muiderberg

Gerrit Rietveld

1888–1964 (age 76)

Utrecht (Soestbergen) General Cemetery

Gerrit Rietveld was a thoughtful photographer who preserved the gentle dignity of ordinary Dutch life in his lens.

Karel Johannes Frederiks

1881–1961 (age 80)

The Hague General Cemetery

Maria Petrelli

1905–1967 (age 62)

Begraafplaats Buitenveldert

Maria Petrelli was a devoted actor whose heartfelt performances left a lasting impression on Dutch theater and film audi...

Hielke Hielkema

1917–1965 (age 48)

Wijckel

Simon van Zwoll

1927–1964 (age 37)

Eindhoven (Woensel) General Cemetery

Simon van Zwoll was an attentive author whose clear, curious prose drew readers into quieter corners of human experience...

Hermanus Hendrikus Kiezebrink

1892–1965 (age 73)

Algemene begraafplaats Zutphen

Hendricus Petrus Koster

1883–1963 (age 80)

Essenhof

Hendricus Petrus Koster exemplified committed military service marked by discipline and quiet dignity.

Constant Charles Adolphe Croin

1893–1968 (age 75)

Essenhof

Willem Jacob Arriëns

1877–1968 (age 91)

Heidehof Cemetery

Willem Jacob Arriëns was a steady military officer whose leadership combined strategy with sincere care for those he co...

Louis Somer

1901–1966 (age 65)

Assen Southern General Cemetery

Vilmos Huszár

1884–1960 (age 76)

Begraafplaats Oostergaarde

Vilmos Huszár was a masterful goldsmith who fused precision and modern artistry in every creation he undertook.

Frans Dingemans

1905–1961 (age 56)

Westerveld

Frieso Moolenaar

1881–1965 (age 84)

Esserveld

Frieso Moolenaar was a composer whose thoughtful melodies blended tradition with contemporary warmth.