Deaths in the 1980s

Helmut Thielicke

1908–1986 (age 78)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Helmut Thielicke was a writer whose literary and theological contributions significantly enriched German intellectual an...

Ida Ehre

1900–1989 (age 89)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Wolfgang Kieling

1924–1985 (age 61)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Wolfgang Kieling was a stage actor whose performances brought artistry and talent to the theatrical world.

Hans Wilhelm Bansi

1899–1982 (age 83)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Michael Jary

1906–1988 (age 82)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Michael Jary was a German composer known for his film scores and popular music.

Ernst Hanssen

1907–1989 (age 82)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Josef Dahmen

1903–1985 (age 82)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Josef Dahmen was a German actor whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Herbert Krüger

1905–1989 (age 84)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Hertha Borchert

1895–1985 (age 90)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Hertha Borchert was a German writer who contributed significantly to twentieth-century literature.

Bruno Snell

1896–1986 (age 90)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Herbert Weichmann

1896–1983 (age 87)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Herbert Weichmann was a German politician dedicated to public service and governance.

Gotthard Günther

1900–1984 (age 84)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Reinhard Suhren

1916–1984 (age 68)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Reinhard Suhren was a German military officer and serviceman.

Kurt Raab

1941–1988 (age 47)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Hilde Weissner

1909–1987 (age 78)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Hilde Weissner was a German stage actor known for her theatrical performances.

Friedrich Schröder-Sonnenstern

1892–1982 (age 90)

Alter Friedhof der Zwölf-Apostel-Gemeinde

Franz Grothe

1908–1982 (age 74)

Bad Wiessee

Franz Grothe was a German composer known for his film scores and musical compositions.

Gertrude Sandmann

1893–1981 (age 88)

Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin

Christoph Raun

1913–1988 (age 75)

Oeversee

Christoph Raun was a German motorist and automotive enthusiast.

Franz Josef Strauß

1915–1988 (age 73)

Rott am Inn

Ernst August, Prince of Hanover

1914–1987 (age 73)

Marienburg Castle

Ernst August, Prince of Hanover, was a German jurist and member of the nobility.

Pascual Jordan

1902–1980 (age 78)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Karl Hein

1908–1982 (age 74)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Karl Hein was a German athletics competitor and accomplished sportsman.

Hermann Prieß

1901–1985 (age 84)

Großhansdorf

Princess Ortrud of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg

1925–1980 (age 55)

Marienburg Castle

German princess and member of the Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg dynasty.

Jakab Kőszegi

1888–1982 (age 94)

Pfarrkirchen

Anna Seghers

1900–1983 (age 83)

Dorotheenstadt Cemetery

Renowned German writer whose works explored themes of social justice and human experience.

Kurt Schmidt-Klevenow

1906–1980 (age 74)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Albert Hehn

1908–1983 (age 75)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

German actor who performed in film and theater during the twentieth century.

Carl Tchilinghiryan

1910–1987 (age 77)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Hein Timm

1908–1985 (age 77)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

German singer whose performances enriched the musical culture of twentieth-century Germany.

Karl Gröning

1897–1980 (age 83)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Henriette Oboussier

1914–1985 (age 71)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

German zoologist whose scientific work advanced the study of animal life and natural sciences.

Prince Philipp, Landgrave of Hesse

1896–1980 (age 84)

Kronberg im Taunus

Hanns-Christoph Becker von Sothen

1916–1980 (age 64)

Nordleda

German diplomat who served in international relations during the twentieth century.

Fritz Schultze-Seemann

1916–1987 (age 71)

Frohnau

Hans Lamm

1913–1985 (age 72)

Neuer Israelitischer Friedhof

German writer whose literary works contributed to twentieth-century German cultural life.

Marina Ried

1921–1989 (age 68)

Jesteburg

Sepp Rist

1900–1980 (age 80)

Bad Hindelang

German actor whose performances graced the stage and screen during the twentieth century.

Chris Gueffroy

1968–1989 (age 21)

Baumschulenweg

Peter Huchel

1903–1981 (age 78)

Staufen im Breisgau

Distinguished German writer and poet whose works significantly contributed to twentieth-century literature.

Betty Brandt

1906–1984 (age 78)

Haspe

Hans Drexler

1898–1980 (age 82)

Westheim

German editing professional whose work contributed to twentieth-century publishing and media.

Lothar Bolz

1903–1986 (age 83)

Dorotheenstadt Cemetery

Lin Jaldati

1912–1988 (age 76)

Dorotheenstadt Cemetery

Erich Arendt

1903–1984 (age 81)

Dorotheenstadt Cemetery

Dora Hansen-Blancke

1895–1984 (age 89)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Herbert Tucholski

1896–1984 (age 88)

Dorotheenstadt Cemetery

Isot Kilian

1924–1986 (age 62)

Dorotheenstadt Cemetery

Maxim Vallentin

1904–1987 (age 83)

Dorotheenstadt Cemetery