Deaths in the 2000s

Dominik Wild

1911–2009 (age 98)

Baumgartner Friedhof

Sighard Sengstschmid

1942–2008 (age 66)

Trumau

Sighard Sengstschmid was a devoted monk who offered spiritual steadiness and care to others.

Paul Kont

1920–2000 (age 80)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Gretl Schörg

1914–2006 (age 92)

Hernalser Friedhof

Hansi Lang

1955–2008 (age 53)

Hernalser Friedhof

Liane Haid

1895–2000 (age 105)

Dornbacher Cemetery

Juliane "Liane" Haid (16 August 1895 – 28 November 2000) was an Austrian actress and singer.

Roman Polt

1926–2008 (age 82)

Kagraner Friedhof

Walter Pass

1942–2001 (age 59)

Hernalser Friedhof

Sophie Zanger

2005–2009 (age 4)

Kagraner Friedhof

Gusti Bretschneider

1908–2001 (age 93)

Hernalser Friedhof

Gusti Bretschneider was a thoughtful writer who celebrated everyday lives with empathy.

Hilda Pechowicz

1914–2006 (age 92)

Hernalser Friedhof

Alois Widhalm

1922–2005 (age 83)

Kagraner Friedhof

Alois Widhalm was a reliable civil servant who served the community with integrity.

Adele Worm

1923–2000 (age 77)

Kagraner Friedhof

Ilse Reif-Schere

1927–2008 (age 81)

Südwestfriedhof

Ilse Reif-Schere was a poet whose gentle verses continue to invite reflection.

Franz Drexler

1912–2005 (age 93)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Heinrich Müller

1918–2005 (age 87)

Südwestfriedhof

Beloved teacher Henrik Müller nurtured generations with care and commitment.

Karl Vitaly

1912–2003 (age 91)

Südwestfriedhof

Otto Hirsch

1931–2001 (age 70)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Otto Hirsch was a dedicated politician who championed civic engagement.

Rudolf Schmitz

1905–2001 (age 96)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Paula Wessely

1907–2000 (age 93)

Grinzing Cemetery

Paula Anna Maria Wessely (20 January 1907 – 11 May 2000) was an Austrian theatre and film actor.

Franz Otto Böhm

1919–2001 (age 82)

Friedhof Mauer

Ernst Nöstlinger

1932–2009 (age 77)

Hernalser Friedhof

Renowned writer Ernst Nöstlinger inspired readers of all ages with heartfelt stories.

Karl Arnold

1922–2006 (age 84)

Hernalser Friedhof

Kurt Mohl

1920–2002 (age 82)

Friedhof Mauer

Bookseller Kurt Mohl created a treasured haven for readers and thinkers.

Hedwig Langer Hansel

1902–2007 (age 105)

Friedhof Mauer

Stephanie Zabusch

1920–2009 (age 89)

Hernalser Friedhof

Local historian Stephanie Zabusch preserved the intimate histories of her community.

Hans Hermann Groër

1919–2003 (age 84)

Marienfeld Abbey

Christel Goltz

1912–2008 (age 96)

Ober Sankt Veiter Friedhof

Michael Guttenbrunner

1919–2004 (age 85)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Udo Proksch

1934–2001 (age 67)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Erich Heintel

1912–2000 (age 88)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Josefa Hawelka

1913–2005 (age 92)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Restaurateur Josefa Hawelka opened her doors widely, nourishing body and spirit.

Walter Berry

1929–2000 (age 71)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Christof Exner

1915–2007 (age 92)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Geologist Christof Exner deepened appreciation for the land through thoughtful study.

Elisabeth Lafite

1918–2007 (age 89)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Hellmuth Hron

1933–2002 (age 69)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Stage actor Hellmuth Hron moved audiences with profound and heartfelt performances.

Josef Keindl

1903–2007 (age 104)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Richard Blaas

1913–2004 (age 91)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Historian Richard Blaas illuminated the past with clarity and compassion.

Elisabeth von Horváth

1917–2007 (age 90)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Adelina Husslein

1913–2003 (age 90)

Grinzing Cemetery

Physician Adelina Husslein cared for her community with skillful compassion.

Walter Hofstetter

1927–2005 (age 78)

Grinzing Cemetery

Adolf Frohner

1934–2007 (age 73)

Grinzing Cemetery

Adolf Frohner is remembered as a patient photographer whose work captured the quiet dignity of Vienna life.

Ricardo Odnoposoff

1914–2004 (age 90)

Grinzing Cemetery

Josef Klaus

1910–2001 (age 91)

Grinzing Cemetery

Peter Safar

1924–2003 (age 79)

Grinzing Cemetery

Fritz Wöss

1920–2004 (age 84)

Grinzing Cemetery

Fritz Wöss is honored for crafting thoughtful literary reflections that resonated long after their publication.

Gernot Eder

1929–2000 (age 71)

Gersthof cemetery

Otto Bolesch

1918–2005 (age 87)

Gersthof cemetery

Otto Bolesch is remembered for his warm, committed performances that enriched Vienna’s theatrical life.

Hans Walter Fasching

1923–2009 (age 86)

Gersthof cemetery

Heinrich Fuchs

1923–2000 (age 77)

Gersthof cemetery

Heinrich Fuchs is remembered for literary works that blended insight with compassion.