Deaths in the 1980s

Elmar Lani

1903–1989 (age 86)

Pauluse Cemetery

August Ein

1893–1986 (age 93)

Pauluse Cemetery

August Ein was a clergyman whose compassionate ministry comforted and united his community.

Nora Kaplinski

1906–1982 (age 76)

Pauluse Cemetery

August Kasvand

1890–1980 (age 90)

Pauluse Cemetery

August Kasvand was a teacher who inspired students and colleagues alike with his dedication to education.

Lembit Rull

1904–1987 (age 83)

Pauluse Cemetery

Jüri Kork

1897–1980 (age 83)

Pauluse Cemetery

Jüri Kork was a military professional whose steady leadership and humanity guided his comrades.

Jüri Saar

1941–1984 (age 43)

Märjamaa cemetery

Feliks Vakk

1930–1987 (age 57)

Märjamaa cemetery

Feliks Vakk was a linguist whose research and outreach preserved vital aspects of Estonian language and culture.

Helen Sirel

1926–1981 (age 55)

Torma Cemetery

Richard Kruus

1899–1989 (age 90)

Torma Cemetery

Richard Kruus spent his years as a dedicated farmer in Torma, guiding his community with steadfast care.

Jegard Kõmmus

1914–1988 (age 74)

Kärdla Cemetery

Artur Siil

1896–1980 (age 84)

Viru-Jaagupi Cemetery

Artur Siil was a beloved teacher in Viru-Jaagupi whose guidance shaped many young minds.

Arne Laos

1933–1989 (age 56)

Otepää Cemetery

Arne Laos was an Estonian actor who lived from 1933 to 1989.

Arnold Juhans

1904–1981 (age 77)

Haapsalu Metsakalmistu

Arnold Juhans was a compassionate physician in Haapsalu known for his thoughtful care and community health advocacy.

Taavet Avarmaa

1900–1982 (age 82)

Haapsalu Metsakalmistu

Taavet Avarmaa was an Estonian lawyer who lived from 1900 to 1982.

Georg Lukas

1914–1988 (age 74)

Kullamaa cemetery

Georg Lukas was a devoted Kullamaa teacher who nurtured curiosity and confidence in his students.

Natalie Alver

1928–1989 (age 61)

Haapsalu old cemetery

Natalie Alver was an Estonian translator who lived from 1928 to 1989.

Jaan Sammul

1917–1983 (age 66)

Torma Cemetery

Jaan Sammul was a respected stage actor whose performances resonated with audiences and nurtured Estonia’s theatrical ...

Georg Liiv

1933–1982 (age 49)

Haapsalu old cemetery

Georg Liiv was an Estonian linguist who lived from 1933 to 1982.

Leo Sauemägi

1928–1987 (age 59)

Jõelähtme Cemetery

Leo Sauemägi was a medical researcher whose diligent work advanced understanding and care in his field.

Viktor Turp

1905–1989 (age 84)

Aegviidu old cemetery

Viktor Turp was an Estonian painter who lived from 1905 to 1989.

Jüri Kukk

1940–1981 (age 41)

Halliste cemetery

Jüri Kukk was a chemist known for his careful research and commitment to ethical science.

August Kobla

1904–1988 (age 84)

Tapa cemetery

August Kobla was an Estonian clergyman who lived from 1904 to 1988.

Elmar Ilus

1898–1981 (age 83)

Halliste cemetery

Elmar Ilus was a distinguished legal scholar who championed fairness and clarity in Estonia’s legal teachings.

Paul Uibopuu

1910–1984 (age 74)

Halliste cemetery

Paul Uibopuu was an Estonian cleric who lived from 1910 to 1984.

Aivo Nurkse

1941–1983 (age 42)

Karjaküla cemetery

Aivo Nurkse was an economist devoted to practical ideas that supported his community.

Alise-Benita Labi

1911–1988 (age 77)

Tapa cemetery

Alise-Benita Labi was an Estonian historian who lived from 1911 to 1988.

Aleksander Treisalt

1892–1981 (age 89)

Raasiku old cemetery

Aleksander Treisalt was a skilled Raasiku clockmaker known for his meticulous craftsmanship and warm demeanour.

Karl Hunt

1898–1984 (age 86)

Paistu cemetery

Karl Hunt (1898-1984) was an Estonian resident of Suure-Kõpu Rural Municipality who was buried at Paistu cemetery.

Mari Pill

1939–1987 (age 48)

Paistu cemetery

Mari Pill (1939-1987) was an Estonian person buried at Paistu cemetery.

Eduard Kalda

1907–1985 (age 78)

Rõngu cemetery

Eduard Kalda (1907-1985) was an Estonian from Vaivara Rural Municipality who was buried at Rõngu cemetery.

Johannes Otepalu

1898–1989 (age 91)

Kodavere Cemetery

Johannes Otepalu (1898-1989) was an Estonian person buried at Kodavere Cemetery.

Imant Pedaste

1899–1985 (age 86)

Rõngu cemetery

Imant Pedaste (1899-1985) was an Estonian person buried at Rõngu cemetery.

Väino Maala

1914–1987 (age 73)

Rõngu cemetery

Väino Maala (1914-1987) was an Estonian from Tartu County who was buried at Rõngu cemetery.

Raik Aarma

1915–1987 (age 72)

Ranna Churchyard

Raik Aarma (1915-1987) was an Estonian from Tallinn who was buried at Ranna Churchyard.

Jaan Vihm

1934–1986 (age 52)

Rõngu cemetery

Jaan Vihm (1934-1986) was an Estonian person buried at Rõngu cemetery.

Vambola Kurg

1898–1981 (age 83)

Rõngu cemetery

Vambola Kurg (1898-1981) was an Estonian from Tartu who was buried at Rõngu cemetery.

Juhan Muks

1899–1983 (age 84)

Metsakalmistu

Juhan Muks (1899-1983) was an Estonian born in Livonia Governorate who was buried at Metsakalmistu.

Paul Krigul

1910–1980 (age 70)

Metsakalmistu

Riho Räni

1947–1987 (age 40)

Metsakalmistu

Jüri Kaasik

1891–1987 (age 96)

Metsakalmistu

Alfred Raus

1921–1989 (age 68)

Metsakalmistu

Albert Trummal

1920–1983 (age 63)

Metsakalmistu

Aristarch Sinkel

1912–1988 (age 76)

Metsakalmistu

Heino Marrandi

1911–1989 (age 78)

Kõrgessaare cemetery

Voldemar Kurs

1898–1988 (age 90)

Kõrgessaare cemetery

Ia Uudelepp

1913–1983 (age 70)

Metsakalmistu

Enn Vaigur

1910–1988 (age 78)

Kõrgessaare cemetery

Viktor Taimre

1917–1984 (age 67)

Metsakalmistu

Heldur Jakon

1939–1987 (age 48)

Metsakalmistu

Heldur Jakon was a beloved accordionist and mentor in Estonian music.