Deaths in the 1970s
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Edgar Johan Kuusik
1888–1974 (age 86)
Metsakalmistu
Edgar Johan Kuusik was an accomplished architect whose designs endure in Estonia’s built heritage.
August Annist
1899–1972 (age 73)
Metsakalmistu
Heino Eller
1887–1970 (age 83)
Metsakalmistu
Heino Eller was a foundational Estonian composer and pedagogue.
Friedebert Tuglas
1886–1971 (age 85)
Metsakalmistu
Arnold Veimer
1903–1977 (age 74)
Metsakalmistu
Arnold Veimer was a dedicated military leader during a pivotal period in Estonian history.
Artur Vader
1920–1978 (age 58)
Metsakalmistu
Aleksander Warma
1890–1970 (age 80)
Metsakalmistu
Aleksander Warma was a steadfast military officer whose service reflected duty and calm resolve.
Georg Ots
1920–1975 (age 55)
Metsakalmistu
Edgar Arro
1911–1978 (age 67)
Metsakalmistu
Edgar Arro was a composer whose lyrical voice enriched Estonia’s musical heritage.
Voldemar Alev
1902–1975 (age 73)
Metsakalmistu
Aleksander Mildeberg
1902–1977 (age 75)
Metsakalmistu
Aleksander Mildeberg was a photographer whose images documented the changing face of Estonia.
Valdur Ploom
1926–1978 (age 52)
Metsakalmistu
Vladimir Alumäe
1917–1979 (age 62)
Metsakalmistu
Vladimir Alumäe was a composer who balanced tradition with expressive exploration.
Eduard Schmidt
1922–1972 (age 50)
Metsakalmistu
Karl-Rudolf Sillak
1906–1974 (age 68)
Metsakalmistu
Karl-Rudolf Sillak was a coach who inspired athletes through steady leadership.
Aleksander Niine
1910–1975 (age 65)
Metsakalmistu
Herman Halliste
1900–1973 (age 73)
Metsakalmistu
Herman Halliste was a sculptor who shaped public spaces with expressive strength.
Karoly Stern
1921–1975 (age 54)
Metsakalmistu
Lydia Laas
1909–1978 (age 69)
Metsakalmistu
Lydia Laas was a sculptor whose thoughtful compositions conveyed emotional depth.
Henn Kalamees
1895–1972 (age 77)
Metsakalmistu
Aleksander Hendrikson
1895–1977 (age 82)
Metsakalmistu
Aleksander Hendrikson was a politician committed to civic service during challenging times.
Juhan Kaljaspoolik
1909–1979 (age 70)
Metsakalmistu
Alma Hiie
1902–1978 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Physician Alma Hiie devoted her life to tending patients with steadfast care.
Paul Onno
1902–1974 (age 72)
Metsakalmistu
Hugo Raudsepp
1900–1976 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Chemist Hugo Raudsepp maintained a lifelong commitment to rigorous inquiry and encouragement of younger scientists.
Ott Kangilaski
1911–1975 (age 64)
Metsakalmistu
Harald Lepik
1926–1976 (age 50)
Metsakalmistu
Translator Harald Lepik enriched his community by carefully bringing stories from distant shores to local readers.
Johannes Hüsse
1901–1977 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Endel Jaanimägi
1919–1974 (age 55)
Metsakalmistu
Activist Endel Jaanimägi inspired others through his steadfast advocacy for fairness and solidarity.
Endel Tennov
1926–1978 (age 52)
Metsakalmistu
Alma Tamm
1910–1979 (age 69)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Choir director Alma Tamm shaped ensembles with warmth and unwavering dedication.
Aleksander Mugur
1884–1975 (age 91)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Helmi Viitol
1892–1970 (age 78)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Helmi Viitol (1892-1970) was an Estonian who lived through both World Wars and was born in Veliky Novgorod, Russia, befo...
Koit Annamaa
1912–1970 (age 58)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Koit Annamaa (1912-1970) was an Estonian born in Tartu who lived through the tumultuous mid-20th century before being la...
Elmar Milkop
1910–1978 (age 68)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Elmar Milkop (1910-1978) was an Estonian born in Tallinn who lived through Estonia's independence, Soviet occupation, an...
Osvald Michelson
1908–1971 (age 63)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Osvald Michelson (1908-1971) was an Estonian born in the Saint Petersburg Governorate during the Russian Empire who late...
Elmar Salulaht
1910–1974 (age 64)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Elmar Salulaht (1910-1974) was an Estonian born in Tartu who lived through six decades of dramatic political change befo...
Hermann Tõnissoo
1890–1974 (age 84)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Hermann Tõnissoo (1890-1974) was an Estonian born in Tõstamaa Rural Municipality who lived through 84 years spanning t...
Reginald Uba
1911–1972 (age 61)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Reginald Uba (1911-1972) was an Estonian born in Kohtla Rural Municipality who lived through Estonia's brief independenc...
Heinrich Troost
1909–1972 (age 63)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Heinrich Troost (1909-1972) was an Estonian born in Tallinn who witnessed his country's transformation through independe...
Rosamunde Aulas
1904–1977 (age 73)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Rosamunde Aulas (1904-1977) was an Estonian who lived through seven decades of the 20th century before being buried at R...
Richard Kokk
1904–1977 (age 73)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Richard Kokk (1904-1977) was an Estonian born in Tallinn who lived through both World Wars and Soviet occupation before ...
Aleksandrine Pedusaar
1889–1974 (age 85)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Aleksandrine Pedusaar (1889-1974) was an Estonian born in Tallinn who lived 85 years spanning the Russian Empire, indepe...
Udo Väljaots
1916–1979 (age 63)
Peetri cemetery
Udo Väljaots (1916-1979) was an Estonian born in Tartu who lived through World War II and the Soviet era before being b...
Helgi Hirv
1925–1977 (age 52)
Peetri cemetery
Helgi Hirv (1925-1977) was an Estonian born in Tartu during the interwar independence period who lived through Soviet oc...
Richard Kaljo
1914–1978 (age 64)
Peetri cemetery
Richard Kaljo (1914-1978) was an Estonian born in Saint Petersburg who later settled in Estonia and was buried at Peetri...
Paul Maivel
1907–1976 (age 69)
Metsakalmistu
Paul Maivel (1907-1976) was an Estonian born in Käina Rural Municipality who lived through nearly seven decades of poli...
Leo Tauts
1914–1973 (age 59)
Metsakalmistu
Leo Tauts was an Estonian composer who lived from 1914 to 1973.
Paul Mägi
1917–1973 (age 56)
Metsakalmistu
Opera singer Paul Mägi moved listeners with a luminous voice and generously guided aspiring vocalists in his wake.
August Arumäe
1895–1976 (age 81)
Alevi Cemetery
August Arumäe was an Estonian theologian who lived from 1895 to 1976.