Deaths in the 1960s

Otto Voss

1902–1968 (age 66)

Bernadottestraße

German physician dedicated to medical practice and patient care.

Johannes Hoffmann

1890–1967 (age 77)

Friedhof Neue Welt

Walter Noddack

1893–1960 (age 67)

Hauptfriedhof Bamberg

Distinguished German chemist whose research advanced twentieth-century chemical science.

Luitpold Weegmann

1885–1966 (age 81)

Hauptfriedhof Bamberg

Asta von Mallinckrodt-Haupt

1896–1960 (age 64)

Hauptfriedhof Bamberg

German university teacher dedicated to higher education and scholarly pursuits.

Hans Leitherer

1885–1963 (age 78)

Hauptfriedhof Bamberg

Henny Protzen-Kundmüller

1896–1967 (age 71)

Hauptfriedhof Bamberg

German painter whose artistic work contributed to twentieth-century visual arts.

Richard Knussert

1907–1966 (age 59)

Waldfriedhof Füssen

Heinrich Roleff

1878–1966 (age 88)

Domherrenfriedhof St.-Paulus-Dom

German Catholic priest whose ecclesiastical career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Franz Vorwerk

1884–1963 (age 79)

Domherrenfriedhof St.-Paulus-Dom

Hans Junius

1888–1968 (age 80)

Niederfeld-Friedhof

German jurist whose legal scholarship and practice contributed to twentieth-century jurisprudence.

Max Volmer

1885–1965 (age 80)

Friedhof Goethestraße

Carl Friedrich Joseph Benedek

1902–1967 (age 65)

Hopfen am See church cemetery

Carl Friedrich Joseph Benedek was a German illustrator active during the early-to-mid twentieth century.

Theodor Krüger

1891–1966 (age 75)

Stadtfriedhof

Paul Distelbarth

1879–1963 (age 84)

Waldfriedhof Löwenstein

Paul Distelbarth was a German writer whose literary career spanned from the late 1800s through the mid-twentieth century...

Jörg Modlmayr

1905–1963 (age 58)

Hopfen am See church cemetery

Friedrich Franz

1889–1969 (age 80)

Hauptfriedhof mit Krematorium

Friedrich Franz was a German engineer whose career spanned the twentieth century.

Georg-Hans Reinhardt

1887–1963 (age 76)

Tegernsee Cemetery

Princess Alexandra of Hanover

1882–1963 (age 81)

Glücksburg New Cemetery

Princess Alexandra of Hanover was a member of the German royal family and European aristocracy.

Theobald Schrems

1893–1963 (age 70)

Unterer Katholischer Friedhof

Hans Schrems

1914–1969 (age 55)

Unterer Katholischer Friedhof

Hans Schrems was a German musician active during the twentieth century.

Edzard Stölting

1885–1960 (age 75)

Familiengrabstätte Stölting

Margret Stölting

1894–1961 (age 67)

Familiengrabstätte Stölting

Margret Stölting was a German housewife and devoted family member.

Claudius Dornier

1884–1969 (age 85)

Hauptfriedhof Friedrichshafen

Karl Maybach

1879–1960 (age 81)

Hauptfriedhof Friedrichshafen

Karl Maybach was a German engineer whose career contributed to twentieth-century industrial development.

Princess Antoinette of Anhalt

1885–1963 (age 78)

Friedhof Ziebigk

Franz Josef Krings

1886–1968 (age 82)

Friedhof Oberweingartenweg

Franz Josef Krings was a German architect whose work influenced the architectural landscape of his era.

Ludwig Berger

1892–1969 (age 77)

Mainz-Mombach Forest Cemetery

Maria Peintner

1884–1963 (age 79)

Friedhof Ziegetsdorf

Maria Peintner was an Austrian cook whose culinary skills served her community.

Alfons Maria Reinstadler

1906–1960 (age 54)

Monastery Graveyard Bous

Emil Bardey

1898–1963 (age 65)

Berchum Cemetery

Emil Bardey was a German writer whose literary career spanned the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Fernande Olivier

1881–1966 (age 85)

Cognac

Fernande Olivier is remembered for her influence on modern art and the strength of her own creative voice.

Édith Piaf

1915–1963 (age 48)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Édith Piaf (1915-1963) was a legendary French singer known as 'The Little Sparrow' whose passionate voice made her an i...

Salvador Bacarisse

1898–1963 (age 65)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Salvador Bacarisse is remembered for his lyrical compositions that bridged cultural divides.

Roland-Manuel

1891–1966 (age 75)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Roland-Manuel was a French composer and musicologist who contributed significantly to twentieth-century music.

Joseph de Tonquedec

1868–1962 (age 94)

France

Joseph de Tonquedec is honored for his devoted priestly ministry and scholarly care of the faithful.

Alexandre Koyré

1892–1964 (age 72)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Alexandre Koyré was a French translator and historian of science whose scholarly work influenced European intellectual ...

Marcel Héraud

1883–1960 (age 77)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Marcel Héraud was a French individual from Cérilly who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Maurice Thorez

1900–1964 (age 64)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Maurice Thorez (1900-1964) was a French Communist Party leader from Noyelles-Godault buried at his namesake grave.

Nicole Berger

1934–1967 (age 33)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Nicole Berger (1934-1967) was a French actress from Paris's 12th arrondissement who died young at age 33.

Lydia Winkel

1913–1964 (age 51)

Paris

Lydia Winkel was a French historian whose scholarly work contributed to the understanding of French and European history...

Bernard Blusson

1923–1967 (age 44)

Paris

Bernard Blusson is remembered for his compassionate missionary service and global care.

Gustave Payot

1884–1960 (age 76)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Gustave Payot was a French bookseller who contributed to Parisian literary and intellectual culture.

Marguerite Jamois

1901–1964 (age 63)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Marguerite Jamois was a Parisian-born French stage and film actress who performed during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Jacques Hadamard

1865–1963 (age 98)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Jacques Hadamard was a renowned French mathematician whose groundbreaking work profoundly influenced twentieth-century m...

Alice B. Toklas

1877–1967 (age 90)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Alice B. Toklas was an American writer and avant-garde art collector from San Francisco who lived from 1877 to 1967 and ...

Francis Poulenc

1899–1963 (age 64)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Francis Poulenc was a celebrated French composer whose elegant and emotionally resonant works defined much of 20th-centu...

Maurice Merleau-Ponty

1908–1961 (age 53)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Maurice Merleau-Ponty was a distinguished professor and philosopher whose work transformed modern thought.

Cléo de Mérode

1875–1966 (age 91)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Cléo de Mérode was a celebrated French ballet dancer whose grace and artistry made her one of the most iconic performe...

Félix Chevrier

1884–1962 (age 78)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Félix Chevrier was a composer dedicated to enriching France's musical heritage.