Deaths in the 1980s

Hermann Graf

1912–1988 (age 76)

Baden-Württemberg

Hermann Graf was a German military officer from Baden-Württemberg whose career spanned much of the 20th century.

Princess Alexandrine of Prussia

1915–1980 (age 65)

Baden-Württemberg

Martin Sommer

1915–1988 (age 73)

Bavaria

Martin Sommer was a Bavarian figure whose life spanned much of the 20th century.

Helga Anders

1948–1986 (age 38)

Bavaria

Kurt Böhme

1908–1989 (age 81)

Munich

Kurt Böhme was a renowned German singer from Munich whose vocal talents enriched the musical landscape of his era.

Waldemar Reichhard

1915–1988 (age 73)

Wiesbaden

Martin Niemöller

1892–1984 (age 92)

Osnabrück

Felix Scheffler

1915–1986 (age 71)

Rostock

Kurt Westphal

1913–1986 (age 73)

Rostock

Kurt Westphal was a German politician from Rostock who served his community throughout much of the 20th century.

Carl Schmitt

1888–1985 (age 97)

Plettenberg

Hermann Oberth

1894–1989 (age 95)

Nuremberg

Hermann Oberth was a German screenwriter and visionary thinker from Nuremberg whose works bridged cinema and scientific ...

Karl Glehn

1895–1985 (age 90)

Duisburg

Joseph Höffner

1906–1987 (age 81)

Cologne Cathedral

Joseph Höffner was a German priest at Cologne Cathedral whose spiritual leadership and pastoral dedication defined his ...

Friedrich August Hermann Maria Peter Rasso Prinz zu Hohenlohe-Bartenstein

1910–1985 (age 75)

Baden-Baden

Rudolf Burgholz

1910–1987 (age 77)

Münster

Rudolf Burgholz was a German engineer from Münster who lived from 1910 to 1987.

Elisabeth Baronin von Thüngen

1893–1988 (age 95)

Fulda

Carl Schmidt

1912–1989 (age 77)

Cathedral of Trier

Carl Schmidt was an auxiliary bishop of the Cathedral of Trier who served from 1912 until his death in 1989.

Herbert Schultze

1909–1987 (age 78)

Wilhelmshaven

Georg Salzmann

1891–1985 (age 94)

Tübingen

Georg Salzmann was a German architect from Tübingen who lived from 1891 to 1985.

Alwine Brill

1895–1980 (age 85)

Nordhausen

Gustav Carl Hernmarck

1902–1980 (age 78)

Finnentrop

Gustav Carl Hernmarck was a German lawyer from Finnentrop who lived from 1902 to 1980.

Horst Wolf

1894–1980 (age 86)

Pegau

Zeltīte Avotiņa

1925–1982 (age 57)

Aurich

Zeltīte Avotiņa was a Latvian poet born in 1925 who died in 1982.

Theodor Knust

1908–1987 (age 79)

Seelze

Carl Duprè

1891–1985 (age 94)

Cemetery Speyer

Carl Duprè was a German entrepreneur born in 1891 who died in 1985.

Werner Otto von Hentig

1886–1984 (age 98)

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Nafanail Lvov

1906–1986 (age 80)

St. Elizabeth's Church Wiesbaden

Nafanail Lvov was a Russian Orthodox priest who lived through the Soviet era before dying in exile in Germany.

Werner Egk

1901–1983 (age 82)

Donauwörth

Werner Egk was a German composer known for his operas and ballets during the 20th century.

Michael Holzach

1947–1983 (age 36)

Holzminden

Michael Holzach was a German writer and journalist who died young at age 36.

Gretl Braun

1915–1987 (age 72)

Ruhpolding

Gretl Braun was the younger sister of Eva Braun, Adolf Hitler's wife.

Aphanasy Scheloumoff

1892–1983 (age 91)

Starnberg

Aphanasy Scheloumoff was a Ukrainian-born individual who spent his final years in Germany.

Ernst Lammel

1908–1988 (age 80)

Gauting

Ernst Lammel was a Bohemian-born individual who lived most of his life in Germany during the 20th century.

Katharina Heinroth

1897–1989 (age 92)

Berlin Zoological Garden

Katharina Heinroth was a German zoologist and director of the Berlin Zoo, the first woman to lead a major zoo.

Walther Wenck

1900–1982 (age 82)

Bad Rothenfelde

Walther Wenck was a German general who commanded the 12th Army during the final days of World War II.

Princess Eudoxia of Bulgaria

1898–1985 (age 87)

Altshausen

Princess Eudoxia of Bulgaria was a member of the Bulgarian royal family who lived in exile in Germany.

Franz-Josef Wuermeling

1900–1986 (age 86)

Münster Central Cemetery

Franz-Josef Wuermeling was a German politician who served as Minister for Family Affairs in post-war West Germany.

Harry Westermann

1909–1986 (age 77)

Münster Central Cemetery

Harry Westermann was a German legal scholar specializing in civil law and property law.

Käthe Haack

1897–1986 (age 89)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Hannelore Schroth

1922–1987 (age 65)

Friedhof Heerstraße

German stage actor whose performances enriched mid-twentieth century theater.

Maria Holst

1917–1980 (age 63)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Dorothea Wieck

1908–1986 (age 78)

Friedhof Heerstraße

German actor whose career enriched twentieth-century film and stage.

Rolf von Goth

1906–1981 (age 75)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Werner Düttmann

1921–1983 (age 62)

Friedhof Heerstraße

German architect whose modernist designs shaped twentieth-century urban landscapes.

Walter Richter

1905–1985 (age 80)

Friedhof Heerstraße

Otto Gotsche

1904–1985 (age 81)