Deaths in the 1960s

Richard Oswald

1880–1963 (age 83)

Waldfriedhof Düsseldorf-Gerresheim

Richard Oswald was a German screenwriter whose works contributed significantly to early twentieth-century German cinema.

Hans Kiefert

1905–1966 (age 61)

The Socialists' Memorial

Bernard Koenen

1889–1964 (age 75)

The Socialists' Memorial

Bernard Koenen was a German socialist politician who championed progressive reform.

Bruno Leuschner

1910–1965 (age 55)

The Socialists' Memorial

Erich Apel

1917–1965 (age 48)

The Socialists' Memorial

Erich Apel was a German politician and economist active in mid-twentieth century politics.

Ernst Melsheimer

1897–1960 (age 63)

The Socialists' Memorial

Georg Ulrich Handke

1894–1962 (age 68)

The Socialists' Memorial

Georg Ulrich Handke was a German socialist politician committed to social reform.

Hermann Duncker

1874–1960 (age 86)

The Socialists' Memorial

Jenny Matern

1904–1960 (age 56)

The Socialists' Memorial

Jenny Matern was a German socialist politician dedicated to social progress.

Josef Miller

1883–1964 (age 81)

The Socialists' Memorial

Josef Orlopp

1888–1960 (age 72)

The Socialists' Memorial

Josef Orlopp was a German socialist politician committed to public welfare.

Karl Litke

1893–1962 (age 69)

The Socialists' Memorial

Otto Meier

1889–1962 (age 73)

The Socialists' Memorial

Otto Meier was a German socialist politician dedicated to reform and social progress.

Peter Mennicken

1894–1960 (age 66)

Aachen Forest Cemetery

Rosa Thälmann

1890–1962 (age 72)

The Socialists' Memorial

Rosa Thälmann was a German socialist politician devoted to progressive reform.

Willi Kropp

1899–1961 (age 62)

The Socialists' Memorial

Alfred Meusel

1896–1960 (age 64)

The Socialists' Memorial

Alfred Meusel was a German socialist politician and intellectual engaged in political reform.

Alfred Oelssner

1879–1962 (age 83)

The Socialists' Memorial

Julius Springer

1880–1968 (age 88)

Friedhof Zehlendorf

Julius Springer was a prominent German publisher who influenced intellectual discourse.

Will Meisel

1897–1967 (age 70)

Wilmersdorf Cemetery

Max Krakauer

1888–1965 (age 77)

Hauptfriedhof Stuttgart

Max Krakauer was a German businessperson active in Stuttgart's commercial life.

Albrecht Brandi

1914–1966 (age 52)

Hauptfriedhof Dortmund

Luise Winterfeld

1882–1967 (age 85)

Hauptfriedhof Dortmund

Luise Winterfeld was a German archivist dedicated to preserving historical documents and cultural heritage.

Wolrad, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe

1887–1962 (age 75)

Mausoleum Bückeburg

Prince Stefan of Schaumburg-Lippe

1891–1965 (age 74)

Mausoleum Bückeburg

Prince Stefan of Schaumburg-Lippe was a German diplomat who represented his principality in international affairs.

Marie-Erika Gräfin von Hardenberg

1903–1964 (age 61)

Mausoleum Bückeburg

Alexandra Hedwig Johanna Bertha Marie Gräfin zu Castell-Rüdenhausen

1904–1961 (age 57)

Mausoleum Bückeburg

Alexandra Hedwig Johanna Bertha Marie Gräfin zu Castell-Rüdenhausen was a German noblewoman of the Castell-Rüdenhause...

Hanns Seidel

1901–1961 (age 60)

Westfriedhof

Alexandra

1942–1969 (age 27)

Westfriedhof

Alexandra was a German composer whose musical works reflected the artistic innovations of the mid-20th century.

Bernhard Borst

1883–1963 (age 80)

Westfriedhof

Fritz August Bimler

1890–1966 (age 76)

Westfriedhof

Fritz August Bimler was a German painter known for his contributions to early-to-mid 20th-century art.

Johannes Nohl

1882–1963 (age 81)

Historical Cemetery, Weimar

Ella Beyer-Held

1884–1967 (age 83)

Historical Cemetery, Weimar

Ella Beyer-Held was a German photographer whose work documented important subjects and moments of her era.

Berthold Altaner

1885–1964 (age 79)

Hauptfriedhof Würzburg

Rudi Arnstadt

1926–1962 (age 36)

Erfurt Main Cemetery

Rudi Arnstadt was a German military personnel who served during the mid-20th century.

Hans Rau

1881–1961 (age 80)

Hauptfriedhof Würzburg

Karl Burger

1893–1962 (age 69)

Hauptfriedhof Würzburg

Karl Burger was a German gynecologist whose medical practice advanced obstetric and gynecological care.

Karl Huhold

1897–1961 (age 64)

Braunschweig Main Cemetery

Fritz Grantze

1893–1966 (age 73)

Heidefriedhof

Fritz Grantze was a German politician who served during the mid-20th century.

Ottilie Ehlers-Kollwitz

1900–1963 (age 63)

Heidefriedhof

Otto Heinroth

1892–1961 (age 69)

Südfriedhof

Otto Heinroth was a German dentist whose professional practice advanced dental care and medicine.

Lisbeth Stern

1870–1963 (age 93)

Heidefriedhof

Norbert Prager

1891–1965 (age 74)

jewish cemetery An der Strangriede

Norbert Prager was a merchant of the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Siegfried Berliner

1884–1961 (age 77)

jewish cemetery An der Strangriede

Kurt Lindemann

1901–1966 (age 65)

Schlierbach

Kurt Lindemann was a physician active in the 20th century.

Fanny Thiersch

1880–1960 (age 80)

Waldfriedhof Solln

Adolf Nussbaum

1885–1962 (age 77)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Adolf Nussbaum was a physician of the 20th century.

Arnold Kohlschütter

1883–1969 (age 86)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Alfred Gause

1896–1967 (age 71)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Alfred Gause was military personnel of the 20th century.

Hajo Holborn

1902–1969 (age 67)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery