Deaths in the 1970s

Fritz Neumayer

1884–1973 (age 89)

Kaiserslautern

Franz Etzel

1902–1970 (age 68)

Wesel

Franz Etzel was a German lawyer from Wesel.

Cuno Raabe

1888–1971 (age 83)

Fulda

Reinold von Thadden-Trieglaff

1891–1976 (age 85)

Fulda

German politician active in early-to-mid twentieth century German politics.

Konrad von Bullion

1893–1976 (age 83)

Kempten

Hermann Hoth

1885–1971 (age 86)

Goslar

German military personnel from Goslar with a career spanning major twentieth century events.

Josef Frings

1887–1978 (age 91)

Cologne Cathedral

Philipp Möhring

1900–1975 (age 75)

Baden-Baden

German writer from Baden-Baden whose literary contributions shaped twentieth century German culture.

Hans Bühler

1915–1974 (age 59)

Neu-Ulm

Henrich Focke

1890–1979 (age 89)

Bremen

German engineer from Bremen whose technical innovations advanced twentieth century industrial development.

Hugo Stoltzenberg

1883–1974 (age 91)

Sankt Peter-Ording

Kurt Thomas

1904–1973 (age 69)

Berlebeck

German composer from Berlebeck whose musical works enriched twentieth century cultural expression.

Fritz Berg

1901–1979 (age 78)

Altena

Dorothea von Arronet

1886–1973 (age 87)

Nieblum

German illustrator from Nieblum whose artistic work contributed to twentieth century visual culture.

Ludwig Erhard

1897–1977 (age 80)

Gmund am Tegernsee

Antal Szabó

1910–1972 (age 62)

Nürtingen

Central European figure from Nürtingen whose life spanned significant twentieth century developments.

Franz Bäke

1898–1978 (age 80)

Hagen

Franz Xaver Fuhr

1898–1973 (age 75)

Regensburg

German painter from Regensburg whose artistic work reflected twentieth century aesthetic developments.

Herbert Eklöh

1905–1978 (age 73)

Hagen

Alexander Gault MacGowan

1894–1970 (age 76)

Heidelberg

War correspondent from Heidelberg whose journalistic work documented major twentieth century events.

Artur Sträter

1902–1977 (age 75)

Soest

Fritz Gießner

1898–1976 (age 78)

Nordhausen

German politician from Nordhausen whose civic engagement shaped twentieth century local governance.

Hans Petzsch

1910–1974 (age 64)

Pesterwitz

Paul Klinger

1907–1971 (age 64)

Starnberg

German stage actor known for his work in Bavarian theater.

Irene Korb

1923–1978 (age 55)

Kleinmachnow

Franziska Braun

1885–1976 (age 91)

Ruhpolding

Tailor from Ruhpolding dedicated to her craft.

Camillo Ugi

1884–1970 (age 86)

Markkleeberg

Werner von Bercken

1897–1976 (age 79)

Meckenheim

Military personnel from Meckenheim.

Walter Günther

1890–1973 (age 83)

Oberursel (Taunus)

Martin Heidegger

1889–1976 (age 87)

Messkirch

Influential twentieth-century philosopher whose work transformed modern thought.

Wilhelm Flaskamp

1891–1979 (age 88)

Ruhrort

Kurt Hemmerling

1898–1977 (age 79)

Auerbach

Civil engineer from Auerbach.

Mirjam David

1917–1975 (age 58)

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Paul Lücke

1914–1976 (age 62)

Bensberg

German politician active in post-war reconstruction.

Hubert von Meyerinck

1896–1971 (age 75)

Sanssouci Palace

Countess Ina Marie von Bassewitz

1888–1973 (age 85)

Hohenzollern Castle

German aristocrat connected to Hohenzollern Castle.

Alfred Bengsch

1921–1979 (age 58)

St. Hedwig's Cathedral

Julius Döpfner

1913–1976 (age 63)

Frauenkirche

Catholic priest serving at the Frauenkirche.

Hilde Hildebrand

1897–1976 (age 79)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Jürgen Ponto

1923–1977 (age 54)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Lawyer whose career contributed to post-war German legal practice.

Johannes Heinrich Schultz

1884–1970 (age 86)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Grethe Weiser

1903–1970 (age 67)

Friedhof Heerstraße

German singer whose performances enriched cultural life.

Werner Peters

1918–1971 (age 53)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Frida Leider

1888–1975 (age 87)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Frida Leider was a German university teacher and educator.

Günter von Drenkmann

1910–1974 (age 64)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Ludwig Suthaus

1906–1971 (age 65)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Ludwig Suthaus was a celebrated German opera singer.

Tilla Durieux

1880–1971 (age 91)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Alfred Braun

1888–1978 (age 90)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Alfred Braun was a German screenwriter and film professional.

Leonard Steckel

1901–1971 (age 70)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Viktor de Kowa

1904–1973 (age 69)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Viktor de Kowa was a German writer and literary figure.