Deaths in the 2010s

Kurt Bergmann

1935–2016 (age 81)

Hietzing Cemetery

Kurt Bergmann was a principled politician who honored his constituents with attentive leadership.

Sieghardt Rupp

1931–2015 (age 84)

Neustifter Friedhof

Erich Lessing

1923–2018 (age 95)

Neustifter Friedhof

Ernst Hilger

1920–2010 (age 90)

Neustifter Friedhof

Ossy Kolmann

1928–2016 (age 88)

Neustifter Friedhof

Ossy Kolmann was an actor beloved for his heartfelt performances and generous spirit.

Ingrid Kretschmer

1939–2011 (age 72)

Meidlinger Friedhof

Christine Klusacek

1925–2012 (age 87)

Neustifter Friedhof

Historian Christine Klusacek devoted her career to making Vienna's past accessible to all.

Kurt Stimmer

1930–2010 (age 80)

Neustifter Friedhof

Wilhelm Angeli

1923–2015 (age 92)

Neustifter Friedhof

Anthropologist Wilhelm Angeli listened closely to communities and preserved their cultural heritage.

Walther Lindemayr

1921–2010 (age 89)

Meidlinger Friedhof

Johann Heinrich Holzner

1924–2013 (age 89)

Neustifter Friedhof

Physician Johann Heinrich Holzner was a steadfast healer and advocate for compassionate care.

Georg Kreisel

1923–2015 (age 92)

Salzburger Kommunalfriedhof

Hilde Leiter

1925–2015 (age 90)

Romantikerfriedhof Maria Enzersdorf

Franziska Stubaum

1919–2014 (age 95)

Salzburger Kommunalfriedhof

Eleonore Zuzak

1925–2018 (age 93)

Hietzing Cemetery

Poet Eleonore Zuzak captured the quiet resilience of everyday life in lyrical verse.

Johann Ausch

1926–2017 (age 91)

Hietzing Cemetery

Rudolf Mader

1934–2012 (age 78)

Hietzing Cemetery

Physician Rudolf Mader was known for his compassionate care and thoughtful listening.

Beppo Mauhart

1933–2017 (age 84)

Hietzing Cemetery

Klaus Wildbolz

1937–2017 (age 80)

Hietzing Cemetery

Actor Klaus Wildbolz brought sincerity and encouragement to every stage he graced.

Lotte Rysanek

1924–2016 (age 92)

Hietzing Cemetery

Michaela Zelzer

1939–2012 (age 73)

Hietzing Cemetery

University teacher Michaela Zelzer inspired students through curiosity and thoughtful guidance.

Sabine Oberhauser

1963–2017 (age 54)

Hietzing Cemetery

Helmut Köglberger

1946–2018 (age 72)

St. Magdalena

Hermann Eigruber

1930–2013 (age 83)

St. Barbara-Friedhof, Linz-Lustenau

Friedrich Beyer

1929–2010 (age 81)

Stammersdorfer Zentralfriedhof

Radio personality Friedrich Beyer brought warmth and thoughtful conversation to countless listeners.

Éric Jourdan

1930–2015 (age 85)

Stadthauptpfarrkirche hl. Egid, Klagenfurt

Wolfgang Fürlinger

1933–2019 (age 86)

St. Barbara-Friedhof, Linz-Lustenau

Otmar Emerling

1924–2015 (age 91)

Stammersdorfer Zentralfriedhof

Politician Otmar Emerling served his community with steadiness and a commitment to the common good.

Irina Buchberger

1945–2018 (age 73)

St. Barbara-Friedhof, Linz-Lustenau

Walter Ullmann

1925–2015 (age 90)

Stammersdorfer Zentralfriedhof

Manager Walter Ullmann guided teams with fairness and a clear sense of responsibility.

Wilfried Daim

1923–2016 (age 93)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Paul Badura-Skoda

1927–2019 (age 92)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Paul Badura-Skoda was revered for his lyrical interpretations and musicological insights.

Emmerich Zensch

1919–2017 (age 98)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Kurt Girk

1932–2019 (age 87)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Singer Kurt Girk brought warmth to audiences with his expressive performances.

Erna Wobik

1931–2015 (age 84)

Bad Eisenkappel

Writer Erna Wobik explored human resilience in a body of work cherished by readers.

Nora Gray

1929–2011 (age 82)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Lena Brauer

1927–2015 (age 88)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Dancer Lena Brauer graced many stages and inspired generations of performers.

Heinrich Lunacek

1927–2013 (age 86)

Neustifter Friedhof

Elisabeth Lunacek

1929–2018 (age 89)

Neustifter Friedhof

Elisabeth Lunacek was remembered for her quiet dedication to community and culture.

Otto Demuth

1925–2017 (age 92)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Prince Maria Emanuel, Margrave of Meissen

1926–2012 (age 86)

Königskapelle Karrösten

Margarete Mary Irene Tetzeli-Rosador

1927–2017 (age 90)

Hietzing Cemetery

Harald Windisch

1933–2019 (age 86)

Hietzing Cemetery

Journalist Harald Windisch documented civic life with integrity and curiosity.

Bruno Echerer

1928–2019 (age 91)

Hietzing Cemetery

Elfriede Brezina

1924–2015 (age 91)

Hietzing Cemetery

Elfriede Brezina inspired generations of Vienna’s young musicians with warmth and discipline.

Viktor Wallner

1922–2012 (age 90)

Stadtpfarrfriedhof Baden

Viktor Wallner devoted himself to steady civic leadership and respectful service to his community.

Helene Grünn

1918–2011 (age 93)

Stadtpfarrfriedhof Baden

Hans Reiffenstuhl

1926–2018 (age 92)

Stadtpfarrfriedhof Baden

Hans Reiffenstuhl strengthened academic life with clarity, integrity, and a generous spirit.

Anni Erler

1953–2012 (age 59)

Ötztal-Bahnhof

Anni Erler kept alpine song vibrant for her community with joyful, heartfelt performances.

Hugo Schanovsky

1927–2014 (age 87)

Urnenhain Linz-Urfahr