Deaths in the 1980s

Gerhard Hanappi

1929–1980 (age 51)

Hietzing Cemetery

Anton Dermota

1910–1989 (age 79)

Hietzing Cemetery

Anton Dermota was a vocalist celebrated for his lyrically warm and expressive operatic performances.

Ingrid Leodolter

1919–1986 (age 67)

Hietzing Cemetery

Heinz Conrads

1913–1986 (age 73)

Hietzing Cemetery

Heinz Conrads was an Austrian television presenter whose charisma helped shape mid-century entertainment.

Romolo Catasta

1923–1985 (age 62)

Hietzing Cemetery

Wilhelm Kühnelt

1905–1988 (age 83)

Hietzing Cemetery

Wilhelm Kühnelt was a zoologist whose careful studies of fauna enriched Austrian natural history.

Karl Hauschka

1896–1981 (age 85)

Hietzing Cemetery

Prince Philipp Josias of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha-Koháry

1901–1985 (age 84)

Hietzing Cemetery

Prince Philipp Josias of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha-Koháry upheld his family’s traditions while quietly supporting cultura...

Clemens Pausinger

1908–1989 (age 81)

Hietzing Cemetery

Anton Karas

1906–1985 (age 79)

Sieveringer Friedhof

Anton Karas was a composer and zither virtuoso celebrated for the haunting theme to The Third Man.

Wolfgang Liebeneiner

1905–1987 (age 82)

Sieveringer Friedhof

Hermann Thimig

1890–1982 (age 92)

Sieveringer Friedhof

Hermann Thimig was an actor admired for his versatility across stage and screen.

Heinrich Gleißner

1893–1984 (age 91)

St. Barbara-Friedhof, Linz-Lustenau

Roman Stiglitz

1922–1988 (age 66)

Sieveringer Friedhof

Roman Stiglitz was a historian whose scholarship deepened understanding of Austria’s past.

Franz Eder

1899–1980 (age 81)

Simmeringer Friedhof

Mela Deutsch-Brady

1897–1980 (age 83)

Sieveringer Friedhof

Mela Deutsch-Brady was a writer who chronicled human stories with keen empathy.

Eva Benesch

1905–1983 (age 78)

Hietzing Cemetery

Charlotte Till-Borchardt

1901–1984 (age 83)

Hietzing Cemetery

Charlotte Till-Borchardt was a writer whose work gave voice to personal and cultural narratives.

Erich Lederer

1896–1985 (age 89)

Hietzing Cemetery

Maximilian Vladimir Freiherr von Allmayer-Beck

1906–1983 (age 77)

Hietzing Cemetery

Maximilian Vladimir Freiherr von Allmayer-Beck was a member of the von Allmayer-Beck family remembered for his calm dedi...

Mariatheres Steinlechner

1910–1989 (age 79)

Hietzing Cemetery

Erika Adolph-Auffenberg-Komarów

1893–1985 (age 92)

Hietzing Cemetery

Erika Adolph-Auffenberg-Komarów was remembered for her steadfast commitment to family and the cultural life of her comm...

Gisela Khoss von Sternegg

1892–1986 (age 94)

Hietzing Cemetery

Gustav Ortner

1900–1984 (age 84)

Hietzing Cemetery

Physicist Gustav Ortner was admired for his careful research and dedicated guidance in the sciences.

Felizitas Ortner

1904–1983 (age 79)

Hietzing Cemetery

Erich Alban Berg

1905–1988 (age 83)

Hietzing Cemetery

Biographer Erich Alban Berg was known for his compassionate and meticulous accounts of lives well lived.

Karl Kaindl

1913–1985 (age 72)

Hietzing Cemetery

Karl Kaindl was an Austrian biophysicist who made notable contributions to his field during the twentieth century.

Rudolf David

1901–1985 (age 84)

Hietzing Cemetery

Rudolf David is remembered for his steady character and the respectful way he approached every aspect of life.

Dora Dunkl

1925–1982 (age 57)

Urnenfriedhof am Tabor

Dora Dunkl was an Austrian writer whose literary contributions enriched twentieth-century Austrian culture.

Regina Prinzessin Reuss zu Köstritz

1886–1980 (age 94)

Pfarrkirche Frojach

Regina Prinzessin Reuss zu Köstritz exemplified grace and quiet devotion to community and faith.

Fritz Hartlauer

1919–1985 (age 66)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Fritz Hartlauer was an Austrian sculptor whose works contributed significantly to twentieth-century artistic expression.

Karl Vretska

1900–1983 (age 83)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Translator Karl Vretska was admired for the care he took in bringing literature to new audiences.

Martha Strele

1889–1984 (age 95)

Westfriedhof

Martha Strele was an Austrian illustrator whose visual artistry enriched twentieth-century publications and cultural wor...

Ferdinand Friedensbacher

1911–1987 (age 76)

Westfriedhof

Ski jumper Ferdinand Friedensbacher inspired admiration for his daring performances and generous spirit.

Reno Ernst Jungel

1893–1982 (age 89)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Reno Ernst Jungel was an Austrian painter whose artistic works contributed to twentieth-century Austrian visual culture.

Heinrich Lutz

1922–1986 (age 64)

Hinterbrühl Cemetery

University teacher Heinrich Lutz was respected for his sincere mentorship and dedication to students.

Hans Flesch-Brunningen

1895–1981 (age 86)

Bad Ischl Friedhof

Hans Flesch-Brunningen was an Austrian writer whose literary works contributed to twentieth-century Austrian culture.

Gottfried Fuetsch

1909–1989 (age 80)

Friedhof Virgen

Sculptor Gottfried Fuetsch left a lasting impression through works that balanced strength with quiet feeling.

Erwin Mehl

1890–1984 (age 94)

Weidling Cemetery

Erwin Mehl was an Austrian sports scientist whose research contributed significantly to the development of modern sports...

Friedrich Sacher

1899–1982 (age 83)

Weidling Cemetery

Writer Friedrich Sacher was cherished for his thoughtful prose and compassionate insight.

Gustav Manker

1913–1988 (age 75)

Weidling Cemetery

Gustav Manker was an Austrian film director whose cinematic works contributed to twentieth-century European cinema.

Andreas Liess

1903–1988 (age 85)

Weidling Cemetery

Musicologist Andreas Liess inspired others with his reverence for the transformative power of music.

Lotte Stratil-Sauer

1904–1982 (age 78)

Weidling Cemetery

Lotte Stratil-Sauer was an Austrian writer whose literary contributions enriched twentieth-century Austrian culture.

Marianne Haitinger

1906–1986 (age 80)

Weidling Cemetery

Marianne Haitinger was a beloved Austrian writer whose words celebrated the rhythms of everyday life.

Ottilie Heintz

1883–1980 (age 97)

Helenenfriedhof Baden, Lower Austria

Ottilie Heintz was an Austrian music educator whose dedication to teaching enriched musical culture in twentieth-century...

Ferdinand Wilhelm Paur

1913–1989 (age 76)

Cemetery Heiligenkreuz, Lower Austria, Austria

Ferdinand Wilhelm Paur guided Heiligenkreuz with steady leadership and civic care.

Paul Seltenhammer

1903–1987 (age 84)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Paul Seltenhammer was an influential costume designer who dedicated his career to the theatrical arts.

Josef Rohata

1909–1989 (age 80)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Josef Rohata dedicated his political life to thoughtful service and steady advocacy.

Rudolf Knarr

1880–1981 (age 101)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Rudolf Knarr was a prolific composer whose works enriched the musical heritage of his time.

Elisabeth Schicht

1920–1983 (age 63)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Elisabeth Schicht was a writer whose compassionate voice illuminated everyday lives.