Deaths in the 2000s

Jørgen Nørgaard

1939–2003 (age 64)

Vinderød cemetery

Judge Jørgen Nørgaard was respected for his steady hand and fair decisions.

Niels Fosdal

1915–2000 (age 85)

Rødovre cemetery

Niels Fosdal was a Danish writer whose literary career made notable contributions to Danish cultural heritage.

Flemming Koefoed

1926–2004 (age 78)

Vinderød cemetery

Conservator Flemming Koefoed safeguarded treasured artifacts with meticulous care.

Palle Reinert

1930–2008 (age 78)

Brønshøj Cemetery

Palle Reinert was a Danish singer whose vocal talents contributed to Denmark's musical heritage.

Karen Harup

1924–2009 (age 85)

Hvidovre Cemetery

Aage Rou Jensen

1924–2009 (age 85)

Risskov Kirkegård

Mogens Schou

1918–2005 (age 87)

Risskov Kirkegård

Jesper Jensen

1931–2009 (age 78)

Dragør Cemetery

Jesper Jensen was a Danish screenwriter whose creative works contributed significantly to Danish film and television.

Axel Pilmark

1925–2009 (age 84)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Otto Leisner

1917–2008 (age 91)

Dragør Cemetery

Otto Leisner was a Danish television producer whose pioneering work contributed to the development of Danish broadcastin...

Johannes Aagaard

1928–2007 (age 79)

Risskov Kirkegård

Karen Margrethe Bjerre

1942–2008 (age 66)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Just Betzer

1944–2003 (age 59)

Risskov Kirkegård

Alfred H. Lilliendahl

1909–2009 (age 100)

Grevinge Kirkegård

Bent Nielsen

1927–2003 (age 76)

Risskov Kirkegård

Lawyer Bent Nielsen brought steady counsel and quiet dedication to his community.

Erhard Jakobsen

1917–2002 (age 85)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Peter Rindal

1923–2009 (age 86)

Sorterup Kirkegård

Peter Rindal is fondly remembered for his thoughtful presence and steady dignity.

Povl Abrahamsen

1921–2004 (age 83)

Dragør Cemetery

Ole Andersen

1937–2002 (age 65)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Politician Ole Andersen was known for his thoughtful leadership and commitment to dialogue.

Helge Schultz-Lorentzen

1926–2001 (age 75)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Ib Juul

1928–2006 (age 78)

Birkholm Cemetery

Politician Ib Juul is remembered for his integrity and calm leadership.

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen

1920–2001 (age 81)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Knud Hermansen

1920–2008 (age 88)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Teacher Knud Hermansen inspired generations with patience and unwavering encouragement.

Uno Valbak

1921–2001 (age 80)

Asmild Kirkegård

Arne Honoré

1922–2008 (age 86)

Greve Kirkegård

Journalist Arne Honoré upheld truth and served the community through thoughtful storytelling.

Mogens Andreassen

1911–2002 (age 91)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Palle Aarslev-Nielsen

1942–2007 (age 65)

Greve Kirkegård

Radio personality Palle Aarslev-Nielsen welcomed listeners into his world with warmth and wit.

Ole Suhr

1926–2002 (age 76)

Greve Kirkegård

Poul Dalsager

1929–2001 (age 72)

Hjørring Kirkegård

Hanne Kjærholm

1930–2009 (age 79)

Hjørring Kirkegård

Bjarne Johnsen

1920–2006 (age 86)

Asmild Kirkegård

Lawyer Bjarne Johnsen offered calm, fair counsel throughout his career.

Vagn Madsen

1917–2000 (age 83)

Risskov Kirkegård

Valdemar Foersom Hegndal

1916–2002 (age 86)

Risskov Kirkegård

Valdemar Foersom Hegndal was a sculptor whose works enriched Danish public art.

Peder Elbæk

1933–2006 (age 73)

Bogense Kirkegård

Peder Elbæk was a Danish professor who lived from 1933 to 2006.

Svend Elming

1927–2005 (age 78)

Asmild Kirkegård

Svend Elming was a judge remembered for his thoughtful fairness and calm presence in the courtroom.

Kristen Gjøtrup

1919–2009 (age 90)

Nordre Kirkegård

Kristen Gjøtrup was a Danish politician who lived from 1919 to 2009.

Bo Bojesen

1923–2006 (age 83)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Bo Bojesen was an illustrator whose expressive work charmed readers across Denmark.

Frithiof Niordson

1922–2009 (age 87)

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Frithiof Niordson was a Danish engineer who lived from 1922 to 2009.

Poul Dam

1921–2000 (age 79)

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Poul Dam was a politician who championed community-minded governance.

Eva Graungaard

1928–2008 (age 80)

Grøndalslund cemetery

Eva Graungaard was a Danish physician who lived from 1928 to 2008.

Knud Damgaard

1917–2001 (age 84)

Grøndalslund cemetery

Knud Damgaard was a politician respected for his steady leadership and commitment to consensus.

Inga Hedal

1922–2008 (age 86)

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Inga Hedal was a Danish property master who lived from 1922 to 2008.

Vincent Lind

1925–2007 (age 82)

Dalum Cemetery

Vincent Lind was a presbyter known for his pastoral warmth and faithful leadership.

Torben Valeur

1920–2001 (age 81)

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Torben Valeur was a Danish architect who lived from 1920 to 2001.

Karl-Otto Hedal

1921–2006 (age 85)

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Karl-Otto Hedal was a stage painter celebrated for his imaginative theatrical designs.

Birger Christensen

1926–2004 (age 78)

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Birger Christensen was a Danish businessperson who lived from 1926 to 2004.

Jørgen Gustava Brandt

1929–2006 (age 77)

Store Magleby Cemetery

Jørgen Gustava Brandt was a poet whose lyrical work captured the nuances of everyday life.

Preben Møller Hansen

1929–2008 (age 79)

Store Magleby Cemetery

Finn Bentzen

1934–2008 (age 74)

Store Magleby Cemetery

Finn Bentzen was a screenwriter whose stories brought depth and humanity to Danish cinema.

Morten Jersild

1936–2009 (age 73)

Store Magleby Cemetery

Morten Jersild was a Danish businessperson who lived from 1936 to 2009.