Deaths in the 1970s

Johannes Koitmets

1891–1974 (age 83)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Johannes Koitmets (1891-1974) was a notable photographer.

Lembit Virkus

1932–1972 (age 40)

Maarja Cemetery

Vootele Meipalu

1928–1974 (age 46)

Maarja Cemetery

Vootele Meipalu (1928-1974) was a caring gynecologist.

Salme Kirotar

1909–1974 (age 65)

Maarja Cemetery

Elviine Piiper

1887–1978 (age 91)

Maarja Cemetery

Elviine Piiper (1887-1978) was a dedicated zoologist.

Johannes Piiper

1882–1973 (age 91)

Maarja Cemetery

Paul-Egon Prüller

1905–1979 (age 74)

Maarja Cemetery

Paul-Egon Prüller (1905-1979) was a thoughtful physicist.

Rudolf Jõks

1896–1979 (age 83)

Maarja Cemetery

Elmar Raal

1927–1970 (age 43)

Maarja Cemetery

Elmar Raal (1927-1970) was a respected legal scholar.

Sven Onno

1932–1974 (age 42)

Maarja Cemetery

Reedik Palm

1933–1974 (age 41)

Maarja Cemetery

Reedik Palm (1933-1974) was a distinguished mathematician.

Artur Linkberg

1899–1970 (age 71)

Maarja Cemetery

Aleksander Maasiksalu

1894–1975 (age 81)

Maarja Cemetery

Aleksander Maasiksalu honoured Estonia with steadfast military service.

Raimond Auling

1920–1979 (age 59)

Maarja Cemetery

Erna Normann

1904–1978 (age 74)

Maarja Cemetery

Erna Normann championed Estonia’s folklore with passion and care.

Karl Puusemp

1903–1978 (age 75)

Maarja Cemetery

Aleksander Blumberg

1918–1973 (age 55)

Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery

Aleksander Blumberg enriched Estonia with his evocative compositions.

Elmar Kits

1913–1972 (age 59)

Maarja Cemetery

Augustin Pung

1898–1972 (age 74)

Maarja Cemetery

Augustin Pung led orchestras with grace and inspired musicality.

Ahto Jõgi

1932–1974 (age 42)

Maarja Cemetery

Aleksander Ohu

1901–1972 (age 71)

Maarja Cemetery

Aleksander Ohu brought clarity to Estonia’s weather through diligent research.

Elfriede Ridala

1903–1974 (age 71)

Maarja Cemetery

Elmar Liik

1895–1975 (age 80)

Maarja Cemetery

Elmar Liik advanced zootechnical knowledge to support rural Estonia.

Georg Kingisepp

1898–1974 (age 76)

Maarja Cemetery

Gustav Matto

1886–1972 (age 86)

Maarja Cemetery

Gustav Matto preserved Estonia’s monetary heritage through dedicated numismatic study.

Artur Mutli

1894–1970 (age 76)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Reinhold Käbin

1903–1979 (age 76)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Reinhold Käbin served his community as a compassionate physician.

Hugo Valma

1891–1977 (age 86)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Richard Vaska

1898–1973 (age 75)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Richard Vaska defended justice with thoughtful and principled counsel.

Voldemar Peterson

1908–1976 (age 68)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Nikolai Veiderpass

1887–1971 (age 84)

Maarja Cemetery

Nikolai Veiderpass cared for others through his steady work as a pharmacist.

Johannes Feldbach

1901–1972 (age 71)

Maarja Cemetery

Udo Tarve

1934–1979 (age 45)

Maarja Cemetery

Udo Tarve was a thoughtful biochemist whose research and mentorship shaped Estonia's scientific community.

Kaarel Lukk

1887–1970 (age 83)

Maarja Cemetery

Albert Valdes

1884–1971 (age 87)

Maarja Cemetery

Albert Valdes was a dedicated physician remembered for his compassion and steady leadership in care.

Paul Erik

1886–1978 (age 92)

Maarja Cemetery

Oskar Kokk

1895–1976 (age 81)

Maarja Cemetery

Oskar Kokk was a committed military officer whose leadership strengthened the forces he served.

Heinrich Freymann

1909–1975 (age 66)

Maarja Cemetery

Villem Jauram

1890–1972 (age 82)

Maarja Cemetery

Villem Jauram was a principled lawyer whose guidance supported justice and civic stability.

Karl Kevend

1897–1975 (age 78)

Maarja Cemetery

Alfred Kiviste

1890–1972 (age 82)

Maarja Cemetery

Alfred Kiviste was a devoted teacher whose encouragement shaped many future paths.

Mart Adamson

1892–1975 (age 83)

Maarja Cemetery

Margot Viirmann-Kanemägi

1899–1976 (age 77)

Maarja Cemetery

Margot Viirmann-Kanemägi was a trailblazing lawyer whose fair-minded counsel inspired others.

Ermer Merivee

1941–1972 (age 31)

Maarja Cemetery

Anton Eilart

1892–1972 (age 80)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Anton Eilart was a compassionate clergyman who offered steady guidance through life’s challenges.

Emil Laur

1888–1971 (age 83)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Albert Vatter

1902–1970 (age 68)

Ambla Churchyard

Albert Vatter was a humble clergyman remembered for bringing comfort and unity to his congregation.

Rudolf Kenkmaa

1898–1975 (age 77)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Alfons Rebane

1908–1976 (age 68)

Metsakalmistu

Alfons Rebane was a respected military leader whose steady command shaped those he led.

Paul Keres

1916–1975 (age 59)

Metsakalmistu