Deaths in the 1970s

Anny Hán

1896–1979 (age 83)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Anny Hán was a cherished figure remembered for her steady presence through transformative years in Vienna.

Ellinor Tordis

1895–1973 (age 78)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Ellinor Tordis was a talented Viennese dancer who performed throughout the twentieth century.

Rudolf Goder

1901–1977 (age 76)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Rudolf Goder was an architect known for balancing tradition and innovation in his designs for Vienna.

Dora Thaler

1914–1970 (age 56)

Döbling Cemetery

Dora Thaler was an Austrian writer whose literary works enriched Vienna's cultural landscape.

Edith Nidl

1910–1978 (age 68)

Döbling Cemetery

Edith Nidl was a compassionate soul remembered for the care she gave to her family and community.

Hermine Horny

1898–1973 (age 75)

Döbling Cemetery

Hermine Horny was an Austrian writer whose works contributed to Vienna's intellectual and literary heritage.

Francis G. Mayer

1891–1971 (age 80)

Döbling Cemetery

Francis G. Mayer was a photographer who immortalized Vienna's moments through his attentive eye.

Karl Schwanzer

1918–1975 (age 57)

Neustifter Friedhof

Karl Schwanzer was an innovative Austrian architect whose designs significantly influenced Vienna's modern architecture.

Josef Krips

1902–1974 (age 72)

Neustifter Friedhof

Josef Krips was a conductor celebrated for his poised leadership and deep musical insight.

Anton Valentin

1895–1976 (age 81)

Neustifter Friedhof

Anton Valentin was an Austrian architect whose designs contributed to Vienna's architectural development.

Theodor Ottawa

1909–1972 (age 63)

Neustifter Friedhof

Theodor Ottawa was a screenwriter known for crafting emotionally resonant narratives.

Othmar Berger

1913–1970 (age 57)

Neustifter Friedhof

Othmar Berger was an accomplished Austrian horn player who contributed to Vienna's musical traditions.

Josef Wöhnhart

1913–1975 (age 62)

Neustifter Friedhof

Josef Wöhnhart was an architect recognized for creating harmonious and enduring structures.

Hans Paar

1892–1977 (age 85)

Neustifter Friedhof

Hans Paar was an Austrian architect whose works contributed to Vienna's architectural heritage.

Eduard Brünner

1913–1977 (age 64)

Neustifter Friedhof

Eduard Brünner was a politician remembered for his principled dedication to public service.

Viktoria Fenzl

1887–1975 (age 88)

Neustifter Friedhof

Viktoria Fenzl was an Austrian writer whose literary works contributed to Vienna's cultural heritage.

Mimi Wagensonner

1897–1970 (age 73)

Neustifter Friedhof

Composer Mimi Wagensonner advanced Vienna's musical life with intimate and forward-looking compositions.

Johann Goldbach

1895–1977 (age 82)

Neustifter Friedhof

Johann Goldbach was an Austrian politician whose public service contributed to Vienna's civic development.

Anna Rothziegel

1894–1979 (age 85)

Neustifter Friedhof

Designer Anna Rothziegel fused craftsmanship and modern sensibility to elevate everyday environments.

Andreas Vukovich

1895–1975 (age 80)

Neustifter Friedhof

Josef Lauscher

1912–1975 (age 63)

Neustifter Friedhof

Politician Josef Lauscher devoted his service to building social welfare and dialogue in postwar Austria.

Karl Wicha

1893–1975 (age 82)

Neustifter Friedhof

Ernst-Peter Lauda

1922–1978 (age 56)

Neustifter Friedhof

Ernst-Peter Lauda is remembered for steadfast civic presence and quiet dedication to his neighbors.

Hanna Reitsch

1912–1979 (age 67)

Salzburger Kommunalfriedhof

Antoine Seilern

1901–1978 (age 77)

Schönbühel Castle

Art historian Antoine Seilern brought Viennese perspective to European collections through careful scholarship and gener...

Peter Emmerich Reimers

1886–1970 (age 84)

Sieveringer Friedhof

Maria Mayen

1892–1978 (age 86)

Sieveringer Friedhof

Actor Maria Mayen delighted audiences with heartfelt performances and nurtured the next generation of artists.

Hans Grützbauch

1927–1972 (age 45)

Simmeringer Friedhof

Elsa Maria Schiller

1897–1974 (age 77)

Salzburger Kommunalfriedhof

Record producer Elsa Maria Schiller championed Austrian musicians and preserved their voices for future listeners.

Maria Lucia Vecerka

1892–1971 (age 79)

Simmeringer Friedhof

Anton Steinböck

1903–1970 (age 67)

Simmeringer Friedhof

Parson Anton Steinböck shepherded his parish through times of change with gentle faith and practical care.

Arnulf von Hoyer

1891–1970 (age 79)

Salzburger Kommunalfriedhof

Stefanie Rabatsch

1887–1975 (age 88)

Cemetery Kalksburg

Stefanie Rabatsch is remembered for generous civic spirit and unwavering support for neighbors.

Ludwig Kleinwächter

1882–1973 (age 91)

Döbling Cemetery

Raimund von Hofmannsthal

1906–1974 (age 68)

Cemetery Kalksburg

Raimund von Hofmannsthal upheld his family's literary legacy while fostering dialogue between artists and audience.

Eduard Frühwirth

1908–1973 (age 65)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Adolf Svancar

1907–1978 (age 71)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Adolf Svancar shaped Vienna’s neighborhoods with thoughtful, enduring architecture.

Friedrich Hintermayr

1910–1979 (age 69)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Robert Joachimovits

1892–1970 (age 78)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Robert Joachimovits served Vienna with calm perseverance and compassionate medical care.

Rudolf Ender

1903–1972 (age 69)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Helmuth Koinigg

1948–1974 (age 26)

Hietzing Cemetery

Helmuth Koinigg combined daring innovation with technical discipline in the world of engineering.

Eduard von Borsody

1898–1970 (age 72)

Hietzing Cemetery

Alexander Lernet-Holenia

1897–1976 (age 79)

Hietzing Cemetery

Alexander Lernet-Holenia enriched Austrian culture with lyrical and thoughtful screenwriting.

Else Wohlgemuth

1881–1972 (age 91)

Hietzing Cemetery

Gustav Zelibor

1903–1978 (age 75)

Hietzing Cemetery

Gustav Zelibor composed music that invited listeners into moments of quiet reflection.

Marlen Haushofer

1920–1970 (age 50)

Taborfriedhof

Gustav Hack

1900–1971 (age 71)

Taborfriedhof

Gustav Hack served his community with steady, respectful political leadership.

Richard Gerlich

1892–1971 (age 79)

Stammersdorfer Zentralfriedhof

Anton Freiherr Kiss von Ittebe

1880–1970 (age 90)

Hietzing Cemetery

Anton Freiherr Kiss von Ittebe promoted thoughtful diplomacy and mutual understanding.

Alfred Porges

1902–1978 (age 76)

Hietzing Cemetery