Deaths in the 1980s

Hermann Dietzfelbinger

1908–1984 (age 76)

Neustädter Friedhof

Heribert von Strempel

1902–1981 (age 79)

Friedhof Feldafing

Heinrich Böll

1917–1985 (age 68)

old cemetery Merten

Eugen Gerstenmaier

1906–1986 (age 80)

Friedhof Oberwinter

Fritz Poske

1904–1984 (age 80)

Niederbachem Cemetery

Fritz Poske was a German military officer whose service spanned much of the twentieth century.

Siegfried Wischnewski

1922–1989 (age 67)

Friedhof Oberpleis

Heinrich Köppler

1925–1980 (age 55)

Niederbachem Cemetery

Heinrich Köppler was a German politician committed to public service and community leadership.

Buchela

1899–1986 (age 87)

Friedhof Remagen

Ernst Poertgen

1912–1986 (age 74)

Beuel cemetery

Ernst Poertgen was a German association football player known for his athletic contributions to the sport.

Franz Linz

1908–1983 (age 75)

Friesdorf cemetery

Jurij Měrćink

1914–1988 (age 74)

Nicolai cemetery

Jurij Měrćink was a writer whose literary works enriched the cultural landscape of his era.

Jan Krawc

1902–1986 (age 84)

Nicolai cemetery

Jurij Kubas

1902–1983 (age 81)

Nicolai cemetery

Jurij Kubas was a writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural heritage of his era.

Herbert Einem

1905–1983 (age 78)

Waldfriedhof Duisburg

Herbert Ziergiebel

1922–1988 (age 66)

Karlshorster und Neuer Friedrichsfelder Friedhof

Herbert Ziergiebel was a German writer whose literary works contributed to twentieth-century culture.

Luise Seitz

1910–1988 (age 78)

Friedhof Blankenese

Fritz Husmann

1896–1982 (age 86)

Friedhof Blankenese

Fritz Husmann was a German artist whose creative works contributed to the artistic heritage of his era.

Joseph Polowski

1916–1983 (age 67)

Torgau cemetery

Marie Pleißner

1891–1983 (age 92)

Nikolaifriedhof Chemnitz

Marie Pleißner was a German teacher whose lifelong dedication to education shaped generations of students.

Horst Ludwig Wullstein

1906–1987 (age 81)

Waldfriedhof Würzburg

Georg Abeler

1906–1981 (age 75)

Katholischer Friedhof Hochstraße

Georg Abeler was a German watchmaker known for his precision craftsmanship and technical expertise.

August Groel

1898–1989 (age 91)

Rostock New Cemetery

Günter Birghan

1939–1983 (age 44)

Friedhof Hermsdorf

Günter Birghan was a German politician dedicated to public service and community leadership.

Herbert Grigers

1928–1983 (age 55)

Friedhof Hermsdorf

Bernhard Beyschlag

1900–1980 (age 80)

Cemetery Sylt

German entrepreneur whose business ventures spanned much of the twentieth century.

Georg Gaßmann

1910–1987 (age 77)

Main Cemetery of Marburg

Winfried Zeller

1911–1982 (age 71)

Main Cemetery of Marburg

German theologian whose scholarly work advanced the study of religious thought.

Erhard Selbmann

1912–1986 (age 74)

Main Cemetery of Marburg

Volker Jahnke

1946–1984 (age 38)

Main Cemetery of Marburg

German university teacher dedicated to higher education and student development.

Jan Cyž

1898–1985 (age 87)

Protschenbergfriedhof

Rudolf Enderlein

1908–1985 (age 77)

Protschenbergfriedhof

German sculptor whose artistic works enriched the cultural landscape.

Pětr Malink

1931–1984 (age 53)

cimetière Michaeli

Gustaw Janak

1895–1980 (age 85)

cimetière Michaeli

Polish bookseller devoted to the promotion and distribution of literature.

Erich Lodni

1902–1985 (age 83)

cimetière Michaeli

Heinrich Beck

1911–1986 (age 75)

Friedhof Frauenberg

German politician whose public service contributed to civic governance.

Hans Harksen

1897–1985 (age 88)

Friedhof III

Julie Harksen

1898–1980 (age 82)

Friedhof III

Art historian whose scholarly work advanced the study and appreciation of artistic heritage.

Marie Luise Harksen

1901–1986 (age 85)

Friedhof III

Karl Dönitz

1891–1980 (age 89)

Aumühle Cemetery

German military and political leader whose career shaped twentieth-century history.

Gert Fröbe

1913–1988 (age 75)

Waldfriedhof Icking

Anneliese Bretschneider

1898–1984 (age 86)

Alter Friedhof Potsdam

German linguist whose scholarly research advanced the study of language.

Bernd Ohnesorge

1944–1987 (age 43)

Zentralfriedhof Lüneburg

Horst Nickel

1918–1987 (age 69)

Zentralfriedhof Lüneburg

German politician whose public service contributed to civic governance and community development.

Juliane Kinkel

1892–1986 (age 94)

Friedhof Sossenheim

Gerhard Rentsch

1897–1982 (age 85)

Friedhof Baruth bei Bautzen

Georg Pfeilschifter-Baumeister

1901–1980 (age 79)

Waldfriedhof Bairawieser Straße 31 in Bad Tölz

Erich Schmitt

1924–1984 (age 60)

Georgen-Parochial-Friedhof II

Ellen Richardt

1941–1985 (age 44)

Georgen-Parochial-Friedhof II

Rudolf Schottlaender

1900–1988 (age 88)

Evangelischer Friedhof Berlin-Friedrichshagen

Charlotte E. Pauly

1886–1981 (age 95)

Evangelischer Friedhof Berlin-Friedrichshagen