Deaths in the 1980s

Luitpold Steidle

1898–1984 (age 86)

Historical Cemetery, Weimar

Franz Rauhut

1898–1988 (age 90)

Hauptfriedhof Würzburg

Günther Küchenhoff

1907–1983 (age 76)

Hauptfriedhof Würzburg

Helmuth Zimmerer

1912–1984 (age 72)

Hauptfriedhof Würzburg

Wilhelm Stegerwald

1916–1982 (age 66)

Hauptfriedhof Würzburg

German politician who served his constituents throughout the twentieth century.

Dieter Blissenbach

1927–1984 (age 57)

Mülheimer Friedhof

Lieselotte Berger

1920–1989 (age 69)

In den Kisseln

German politician who served during the post-World War II period.

Alfred Balen

1930–1986 (age 56)

In den Kisseln

Willy Ramm

1898–1985 (age 87)

In den Kisseln

German citizen whose life spanned nearly a century of German history.

Franz Saskowski

1897–1982 (age 85)

In den Kisseln

Fritz Meyke

1903–1982 (age 79)

In den Kisseln

German professional who lived through much of the twentieth century.

Georg Eigenbrod

1911–1983 (age 72)

Sieglos

Wilhelm Albert Brunn

1911–1988 (age 77)

Nordfriedhof

University teacher who dedicated his career to education and academic advancement.

Paul Grebe

1908–1987 (age 79)

Nordfriedhof

Wilhelm Lötschert

1923–1984 (age 61)

Nordfriedhof

Botanist whose scientific research advanced knowledge of plant life and biology.

Béla Hollai

1928–1986 (age 58)

Nordfriedhof

Hubert Jedin

1900–1980 (age 80)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Distinguished writer and scholar whose works enriched German intellectual and academic life.

Wilhelm Rudolph

1889–1982 (age 93)

Johannisfriedhof, Dresden

Dietrich von Saucken

1892–1980 (age 88)

Waldfriedhof Solln

German military officer whose service spanned much of the twentieth century.

Ludwig Linsert

1907–1981 (age 74)

Waldfriedhof Solln

Werner Conze

1910–1986 (age 76)

Lauheide Forest Cemetery

Prominent historian whose scholarly work advanced understanding of German and European history.

Friedrich von Hippel

1915–1984 (age 69)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Gerold von Braunmühl

1935–1986 (age 51)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

German diplomat whose career advanced international relations and diplomatic service.

Waldemar Haberey

1901–1985 (age 84)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Josef Frechen

1906–1989 (age 83)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Josef Frechen was a university teacher who dedicated his career to higher education.

Bernhard Gelderblom

1892–1982 (age 90)

Poppelsdorf Cemetery

Herbert Heinicke

1905–1988 (age 83)

Nienstedten Cemetery

Herbert Heinicke was a chess player whose skill and dedication enriched the game's community.

Otto zu Stolberg-Wernigerode

1893–1984 (age 91)

Nienstedten Cemetery

Friedrich Schnapp

1900–1983 (age 83)

Nienstedten Cemetery

Friedrich Schnapp was a germanist whose scholarly work advanced the study of German language and literature.

Hedwig von Branca

1890–1985 (age 95)

St. Lorenz, Oberföhring

Helga Wex

1924–1986 (age 62)

Nienstedten Cemetery

Helga Wex was a politician dedicated to public service and community advocacy.

Werner Kindt

1898–1981 (age 83)

Nienstedten Cemetery

August Sillem

1896–1980 (age 84)

Nienstedten Cemetery

August Sillem was a judge whose career reflected dedication to the rule of law and judicial integrity.

Yvonne Gerschau Freiin von Flotow

1895–1982 (age 87)

Nienstedten Cemetery

Hans Hückel

1891–1981 (age 90)

Nienstedten Cemetery

Hans Hückel was a military officer whose service reflected the complexities of twentieth-century history.

Hans Rosenthal

1925–1987 (age 62)

Jüdischer Friedhof Berlin Heerstraße

Ilse Leda-Vordemberge

1906–1981 (age 75)

jewish cemetery An der Strangriede

Ilse Leda-Vordemberge was a dance teacher whose artistic dedication enriched her students' creative development.

Tatjana Sais

1910–1981 (age 71)

Luisenfriedhof III

Lia Eibenschütz

1899–1985 (age 86)

Luisenfriedhof III

Lia Eibenschütz was an actor whose performances enriched the cultural landscape of her era.

Ernst Weil

1919–1981 (age 62)

Neuer Friedhof Frankfurt-Bockenheim

Kurt Meyer

1911–1989 (age 78)

Neuer Friedhof Frankfurt-Bockenheim

Kurt Meyer was a researcher whose scholarly work advanced knowledge and scientific understanding.

Karl Amson Joel

1889–1982 (age 93)

Neuer Jüdischer Friedhof

Bernhard Sprengel

1899–1985 (age 86)

Neuer St. Nikolai Friedhof (Hannover)

Bernhard Sprengel was an entrepreneur whose business vision and acumen created lasting economic value.

Hans-Oskar Wilde

1907–1981 (age 74)

Neuer St. Nikolai Friedhof (Hannover)

Walther Lampe

1894–1985 (age 91)

Neuer St. Nikolai Friedhof (Hannover)

Eugen Jochum

1902–1987 (age 85)

Friedhof Nymphenburg

Josef Singer

1888–1980 (age 92)

Friedhof Nymphenburg

Max Steenbeck

1904–1981 (age 77)

Nordfriedhof

Berthold Häsler

1909–1982 (age 73)

Nordfriedhof

Gertrud Schubart-Fikentscher

1896–1985 (age 89)

Nordfriedhof