Deaths in the 1980s

Ernst Ocwirk

1926–1980 (age 54)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Ernst Ocwirk was an Austrian association football coach known for his tactical expertise and leadership.

Bettina Bauer-Ehrlich

1903–1985 (age 82)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Bettina Bauer-Ehrlich was a writer whose insightful prose explored the heart of Austrian life.

Otto Schilder

1907–1985 (age 78)

Deutsch-Wagram

Otto Schilder was an Austrian head teacher dedicated to educational excellence and student development.

Zita of Bourbon-Parma

1892–1989 (age 97)

Imperial Crypt

Zita of Bourbon-Parma was a consort remembered for her dignified leadership and commitment to charitable work.

Prince Ludwig Rudolph of Hanover

1955–1988 (age 33)

Grünau im Almtal

Prince Ludwig Rudolph of Hanover was a record producer who contributed to the music industry.

Karl Drexler

1894–1981 (age 87)

Traiskirchen

Karl Drexler was a firefighter devoted to protecting his community with courage and steadiness.

Karl Rahner

1904–1984 (age 80)

Jesuitenkirche Innsbruck

Karl Rahner was an influential Austrian theologian and writer whose work shaped modern Catholic thought.

Ladislaus Widder

1912–1983 (age 71)

Marz

Ladislaus Widder was a firefighter whose reliable presence reassured the people of Marz.

Ferdinand Stransky

1904–1981 (age 77)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Ferdinand Stransky was an Austrian painter who contributed to the visual arts and cultural heritage.

Georg Traar

1899–1980 (age 81)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Georg Traar was a cherished member of Vienna whose warmth touched many lives.

Hugo Gottschlich

1905–1984 (age 79)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Hugo Gottschlich was an Austrian stage actor known for his theatrical performances and dedication to drama.

Ernst Kein

1928–1985 (age 57)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Ernst Kein was a writer who offered readers thoughtful perspectives on daily life in Austria.

Karl Maisel

1890–1982 (age 92)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Karl Maisel was an Austrian politician dedicated to public service and community advancement.

Leo Lehner

1900–1981 (age 81)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Leo Lehner was a devoted musician and teacher whose quiet dedication nurtured Vienna’s musical tradition.

Fred Adlmueller

1909–1989 (age 80)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Fred Adlmueller was an Austrian costume designer who contributed to theatrical and performance artistry.

Gerda Matejka-Felden

1901–1984 (age 83)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Gerda Matejka-Felden was a painter whose expressive work and generous mentorship enriched Vienna’s art community.

Günther Fritsch

1926–1982 (age 56)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Hans Gillesberger

1909–1986 (age 77)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Hans Gillesberger was a conductor respected for his thoughtful leadership and dedication to the communal joy of music.

Hansi Dujmic

1956–1988 (age 32)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Heinrich Sequenz

1895–1987 (age 92)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Heinrich Sequenz was a university teacher who inspired thoughtful inquiry and a deep respect for ideas.

Konrad Lorenz

1903–1989 (age 86)

Sankt Andrä-Wördern

Hermann Schürrer

1928–1986 (age 58)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Hermann Schürrer was a writer whose sincere storytelling encouraged thoughtful reflection in every reader.

Alfred Hintschig

1919–1989 (age 70)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Paul Meissner

1907–1983 (age 76)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Paul Meissner was a painter whose thoughtful compositions reflected a lifelong dedication to harmony and craft.

Rudolf Henz

1897–1987 (age 90)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Maxi Böhm

1916–1982 (age 66)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Maxi Böhm was a writer whose tender yet forthright voice celebrated the resilience of ordinary lives.

Bruno Thomas

1910–1988 (age 78)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Felix Mainx

1900–1983 (age 83)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Felix Mainx was a physician who paired scientific skill with genuine compassion to serve his community.

Wilhelm Stemmer

1909–1984 (age 75)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Ernestine Rotter-Peters

1899–1984 (age 85)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Ernestine Rotter-Peters was a painter whose luminous works reflected a reverence for nature and the human spirit.

Karl Eidlitz

1894–1981 (age 87)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Ottokar Landwehr

1905–1984 (age 79)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Ottokar Landwehr was an artist who balanced bold experimentation with disciplined reverence for form.

Emmy Wellesz

1889–1987 (age 98)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Jo Gartner

1954–1986 (age 32)

Döbling Cemetery

Jo Gartner was an Austrian Formula One driver celebrated for his tenacity on the international stage before his life was...

Richard Eybner

1896–1986 (age 90)

Döbling Cemetery

Erik Frey

1908–1988 (age 80)

Döbling Cemetery

Erik Frey was a dedicated Austrian stage actor whose thoughtful performances and mentorship enriched Vienna’s theatric...

Ernst Haeussermann

1916–1984 (age 68)

Döbling Cemetery

Ernst Haeussermann was an Austrian actor of the twentieth century.

Heinz Moog

1908–1989 (age 81)

Döbling Cemetery

Heinz Moog was an actor whose disciplined performances across stage and film left a lasting impression on Austrian audie...

Johann Gunert

1903–1982 (age 79)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Johann Gunert was an Austrian writer of the twentieth century.

Josefine Balluck

1908–1984 (age 76)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Josefine Balluck was an Austrian actor whose graceful performances brought sincerity to every corner of the stage.

Elmar Arro

1899–1985 (age 86)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Elmar Arro was a musicologist whose scholarly work advanced the field.

Friedrich Meznik

1908–1989 (age 81)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Friedrich Meznik was a jurist remembered for principled service and a commitment to fairness in Austria’s legal sphere...

Nikolaus Britz

1919–1982 (age 63)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Nikolaus Britz was an Austrian university teacher.

Paul Kähsbauer

1912–1988 (age 76)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Paul Kähsbauer was a zoologist whose research and mentorship encouraged a deeper appreciation for Austria’s wildlife.

Ferenc Deéd

1923–1983 (age 60)

Döbling Cemetery

Ferenc Deéd was a Hungarian painter.

Susi Witt

1910–1989 (age 79)

Döbling Cemetery

Susi Witt was a stage actor whose vibrant presence brought warmth and vitality to Vienna’s theatrical productions.

Hilda Miklas

1904–1983 (age 79)

Döbling Cemetery

Hilda Miklas was an Austrian pedagogue.

Elisabeth Zoder

1894–1983 (age 89)

Döbling Cemetery

Elisabeth Zoder was a writer who reflected the resilience of everyday lives through thoughtful narratives.

Helene Weyr

1895–1981 (age 86)

Döbling Cemetery

Helene Weyr was an Austrian dentist.

Hilde Seleskowitsch

1911–1988 (age 77)

Döbling Cemetery

Hilde Seleskowitsch was an orientalist whose scholarship and teaching nurtured Austria’s understanding of Eastern cult...