Deaths in the 1990s

Enno-Hillar Reppo

1929–1990 (age 61)

Metsakalmistu

Enno-Hillar Reppo is remembered for advancing agricultural science with careful research and mentorship.

Virve Lippus

1926–1990 (age 64)

Metsakalmistu

August Pedajas

1930–1992 (age 62)

Metsakalmistu

August Pedajas is honored for his thoughtful and earnest political leadership.

Juhan Viiding

1948–1995 (age 47)

Metsakalmistu

Juhan Viiding (1 June 1948 – 21 February 1995), also known under the pseudonym of Jüri Üdi was an Estonian poet and...

Johannes Kotkas

1915–1998 (age 83)

Metsakalmistu

Johannes Kotkas (3 February 1915 – 8 May 1998) was a heavyweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Estonia who won a gold meda...

Leo Normet

1922–1995 (age 73)

Metsakalmistu

Heino Jürisalu

1930–1991 (age 61)

Metsakalmistu

Heino Jürisalu is celebrated for his expressive compositions and dedicated mentorship.

Jaak Tamm

1950–1999 (age 49)

Metsakalmistu

Jaak Tamm (25 February 1950 – 4 January 1999) was an Estonian politician and businessman.

Jaan Koha

1929–1993 (age 64)

Metsakalmistu

Jaan Koha is remembered for composing music that reflected Estonia’s soul.

Kuldar Sink

1942–1995 (age 53)

Metsakalmistu

Kuldar Sink (14 September 1942 in Tallinn – 29 January 1995 in Kõrve, Võru County) was an Estonian composer and flau...

Linda Saul

1907–1997 (age 90)

Metsakalmistu

Linda Saul is remembered for leading choruses with grace and nurturing young singers.

Lydia Auster

1912–1993 (age 81)

Metsakalmistu

Peeter Lilje

1950–1993 (age 43)

Metsakalmistu

Peeter Lilje is honored for conducting with insight and championing music education.

Raimond Kaugver

1926–1992 (age 66)

Metsakalmistu

Villem Reimann

1906–1992 (age 86)

Metsakalmistu

Villem Reimann is remembered for lyrical compositions and devotion to mentorship.

Anton Raadik

1917–1999 (age 82)

Metsakalmistu

Anton "Rampaging Estonian" Raadik (January 15, 1917 – March 13, 1999) was the most famous Estonian-born middleweight b...

Sulev Nõmmik

1931–1992 (age 61)

Metsakalmistu

Sulev Nõmmik is honored for crafting scripts that combined humor with heart.

Evald Seepere

1911–1990 (age 79)

Metsakalmistu

Heino Mandri

1922–1990 (age 68)

Metsakalmistu

Heino Mandri is remembered for his commanding acting and enduring impact on Estonian theatre.

Rein Aren

1927–1990 (age 63)

Metsakalmistu

Milli-Irene Pedajas

1933–1991 (age 58)

Metsakalmistu

Milli-Irene Pedajas is celebrated for her warm and encouraging teaching.

Armas Luige

1910–1991 (age 81)

Metsakalmistu

Peet Raig

1938–1998 (age 60)

Metsakalmistu

Peet Raig inspired generations of volleyball players with his dedication to the sport.

Sulev Luik

1954–1997 (age 43)

Metsakalmistu

Sulev Luik (16 April 1954 – 29 June 1997) was an Estonian actor.

Olga Lund

1912–1998 (age 86)

Metsakalmistu

Olga Lund's lyrical voice brought depth to countless operatic roles.

Otto Roots

1914–1994 (age 80)

Metsakalmistu

Kristjan Torop

1934–1994 (age 60)

Metsakalmistu

Kristjan Torop shaped the next generations through his passionate teaching of dance.

Nikolai Trankmann

1898–1990 (age 92)

Metsakalmistu

Silvia Truu

1922–1990 (age 68)

Metsakalmistu

Silvia Truu's imaginative tales opened worlds of wonder for young readers.

Moidela Tõnisson

1931–1994 (age 63)

Metsakalmistu

Karl Ader

1903–1993 (age 90)

Metsakalmistu

Karl Ader's stage presence and warmth left a lasting mark on Estonian theatre.

Anu Narusk

1948–1999 (age 51)

Metsakalmistu

Valter Hallmägi

1930–1996 (age 66)

Metsakalmistu

Valter Hallmägi devoted himself to public service and the betterment of Estonian society.

Oskar Kuul

1924–1992 (age 68)

Metsakalmistu

Uno Sahva

1925–1996 (age 71)

Metsakalmistu

Uno Sahva's competitive spirit and encouragement inspired athletes across disciplines.

Gustav Sarri

1921–1997 (age 76)

Metsakalmistu

Leopold Piip

1916–1996 (age 80)

Metsakalmistu

Leopold Piip exemplified principled public service throughout his career.

Lembit Tähepõld

1929–1995 (age 66)

Raadi cemetery

Lembit Tähepõld (1929-1995) was an Estonian from Vana-Kuuste Rural Municipality who was buried at Raadi cemetery.

Paul Ariste

1905–1990 (age 85)

Raadi cemetery

Paul Ariste (1905-1990) was an Estonian linguist and ethnographer from Torma Rural Municipality, renowned for his resear...

Juri Lotman

1922–1993 (age 71)

Raadi cemetery

Juri Lotman (1922-1993) was a Russian-Estonian semiotician and cultural historian born in Saint Petersburg who founded t...

Osvald Tooming

1914–1992 (age 78)

Raadi cemetery

Osvald Tooming (1914-1992) was an Estonian from Jädivere who was buried at Raadi cemetery.

Leonhard Merzin

1934–1990 (age 56)

Raadi cemetery

Leonhard Merzin (1934-1990) was an Estonian from Roela who was buried at Raadi cemetery.

Zara Mints

1927–1990 (age 63)

Raadi cemetery

Zara Mints (1927-1990) was an Estonian born in Pskov who was buried at Raadi cemetery.

Valmar Adams

1899–1993 (age 94)

Raadi cemetery

Valmar Adams (1899-1993) was an Estonian born in Saint Petersburg who was buried at Raadi cemetery.

Aino Undla-Põldmäe

1910–1992 (age 82)

Raadi cemetery

Aino Undla-Põldmäe (1910-1992) was an Estonian from Undla Rural Municipality who was buried at Raadi cemetery.

Udo Kolk

1927–1998 (age 71)

Raadi cemetery

Udo Kolk (1927-1998) was an Estonian from Tartu who was buried at Raadi cemetery.

Elmar Järvesoo

1909–1994 (age 85)

Raadi cemetery

Elmar Järvesoo (1909-1994) was an Estonian from Pati Rural Municipality who was buried at Raadi cemetery.

Vello Saage

1922–1991 (age 69)

Raadi cemetery

Vello Saage (1922-1991) was an Estonian who was buried at Raadi cemetery.

Heinrich Veromann

1926–1991 (age 65)

Raadi cemetery

Heinrich Veromann (1926-1991) was an Estonian from Pärnu who was buried at Raadi cemetery.

Karl Aru

1902–1994 (age 92)

Metsakalmistu