Deaths in the 2010s

Thomas Kenner

1932–2018 (age 86)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Thomas Kenner will be remembered for his steady presence and heartfelt support of those around him.

Harold Platt

1925–2010 (age 85)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Harold Platt leaves loving memories of kindness, patience, and quiet strength.

Karlheinz Miklin

1946–2019 (age 73)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Inge Höck

1922–2014 (age 92)

Ostfriedhof

Hermine Gheri

1918–2013 (age 95)

Westfriedhof

Hermine Gheri advanced physics with dedication and inspired others through her commitment to discovery and mentorship.

Magdalena Hörmann

1935–2015 (age 80)

Westfriedhof

Emmerich Kerle

1916–2010 (age 94)

Cemetery Mariahilf

Emmerich Kerle was a sculptor whose thoughtful works continue to grace public spaces and invite contemplation.

Spas Wenkoff

1928–2013 (age 85)

Bad Ischl Friedhof

Josef Papst

1923–2010 (age 87)

Friedhof Laxenburg

Peter M. Gruber

1941–2017 (age 76)

Hinterbrühl Cemetery

Erich Spindelegger

1919–2014 (age 95)

Hinterbrühl Cemetery

Erich Spindelegger was an Austrian politician who served his country throughout a distinguished career in public office.

Ferdinand Manndorff

1922–2013 (age 91)

Hinterbrühl Cemetery

Ferdinand Manndorff was a dedicated politician who championed thoughtful governance and community welfare.

Friedl Jary

1930–2017 (age 87)

Hinterbrühl Cemetery

Friedl Jary was an actor celebrated for the sincerity and depth he brought to every character.

Robert Opratko

1931–2018 (age 87)

Friedhof Purbach am Neusiedler See

Robert Opratko was a composer whose music balanced lyricism and thoughtful structure, leaving an enduring impression.

Gustaf Adolf Jakob Neumann

1924–2013 (age 89)

Weidling Cemetery

Herbert Tachezi

1930–2016 (age 86)

Weidling Cemetery

Herbert Tachezi was a composer whose gentle mentorship and music enriched those around him.

Hilde Sochor

1924–2017 (age 93)

Weidling Cemetery

Hilde Sochor was a respected Austrian stage actor whose career enriched the theatrical landscape of her country.

Kurt Neuner

1925–2015 (age 90)

Weidling Cemetery

Kurt Neuner was a politician known for his measured approach and dedication to thoughtful governance.

Wilhelm Kreuzer

1942–2016 (age 74)

Weidling Cemetery

Wilhelm Kreuzer was a skilled Austrian surgeon whose career was devoted to advancing medical practice and patient care.

Franz Johann Wachtler

1955–2011 (age 56)

Weidling Cemetery

Franz Johann Wachtler was an esteemed Austrian histologist whose research advanced the field of microscopic tissue analy...

Ludwig Scharinger

1942–2019 (age 77)

Friedhof St. Magdalena Linz

Ludwig Scharinger was an accomplished Austrian bank manager whose career spanned decades of financial leadership.

August Ségur-Cabanac

1922–2011 (age 89)

Mödlinger Friedhof

August Ségur-Cabanac was a university teacher who inspired students through thoughtful mentorship and rigorous scholars...

Wilhelm Müller

1937–2012 (age 75)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Wilhelm Müller was a devoted Austrian parochus whose pastoral ministry served his community with dedication and compass...

Franz Andre

1934–2012 (age 78)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Franz Andre was a committed Austrian teacher whose career was dedicated to educating and inspiring his students.

Hans Peter Zelfel

1944–2017 (age 73)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Zelfel's meticulous scholarship turned archives into living narratives.

Margarete Zelfel

1945–2019 (age 74)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Margarete Zelfel was an influential head teacher whose career dedicated to education left a lasting impact on her studen...

Rudolf Katterschafka

1925–2019 (age 94)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Rudolf Katterschafka was a committed teacher whose career was marked by dedication to his students and the advancement o...

Karl Dillinger

1924–2016 (age 92)

Kleinhain

Dillinger's patient guidance emboldened countless students to pursue knowledge.

Hannah Fischer

1925–2016 (age 91)

New Jewish Cemetery

Hannah Fischer was a dedicated psychologist whose career advanced the understanding and treatment of mental health.

Renata Olárová

1932–2018 (age 86)

New Jewish Cemetery

Olárová's theatrical presence lit stages and hearts.

Isidor Wimmer

1954–2016 (age 62)

Eichenbrunn

Isidor Wimmer was an accomplished production designer whose creative work enhanced theatrical and cinematic productions.

Erna Schmidt

1925–2016 (age 91)

Ortsfriedhof Pottschach

Erna Schmidt was a respected writer whose literary works contributed meaningfully to Austrian culture and letters.

Infanta Alicia, Duchess of Calabria

1917–2017 (age 100)

Prinz Bourbon-Parma Gruftkapelle

Johann Denk

1942–2019 (age 77)

Albrechtsberg an der Großen Krems

Hans Denk (15 May 1942 – 21 April 2019) was an Austrian Roman Catholic priest and wine expert who became famous for in...

Franz-Heinz Hye

1937–2016 (age 79)

Friedhof Amras

Franz-Heinz Hye was a dedicated archivist whose work preserved important historical records and cultural heritage.

Norbert Höslinger

1930–2011 (age 81)

Unterer Stadtfriedhof

Höslinger's pastoral care was a constant comfort.

Eva Kleinitz

1972–2019 (age 47)

Evangelischer Friedhof Bregenz

Eva Kleinitz (16 January 1972 — 30 May 2019) was a German opera director whose productions were seen in the opera hous...

Gerold Stoll

1925–2017 (age 92)

Kritzendorf Cemetery

Stoll championed justice through careful scholarship.

Dieter Armerding

1941–2015 (age 74)

Höflein an der Donau Cemetery

Dieter Armerding (1941-2015) was a person born in Poznań who later settled in Austria, where he was buried at Höflein ...

Willi Maurer

1941–2017 (age 76)

Allschwil

A devoted neighbor whose generous support animated the spirit of Allschwil.

Rémi Brodard

1927–2015 (age 88)

Fribourg

Vasily Koloshenko

1922–2015 (age 93)

Canton of Vaud

A principled officer whose calm leadership upheld the Canton of Vaud.

Roland Carey

1933–2019 (age 86)

Canton of Vaud

Hermann Leo Simon

1917–2017 (age 100)

Riehen

A gentle presence in Riehen whose steady kindness enriched community life.

Gottfried Ganser

1922–2014 (age 92)

Lugano

George Gruntz

1932–2013 (age 81)

Basel

Hugues Cuénod

1902–2010 (age 108)

Lausanne

Rudolf Imhof

1940–2014 (age 74)

Laufen

A committed politician whose fair leadership strengthened the bonds of Laufen.

Willy Jäggi

1925–2014 (age 89)

Aesch

Mark Greuter

1930–2017 (age 87)

Adliswil

An inspiring entomologist who opened the wonders of nature to Adliswil residents.