Deaths in the 2020s

Herbert Brunner

1940–2025 (age 85)

Langenlois

Herbert Brunner was an Austrian writer.

Rudolf Edlinger

1940–2021 (age 81)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Rudolf Edlinger was a Viennese Austrian who lived from 1940 to 2021 and was laid to rest at Vienna Central Cemetery.

Lida Winiewicz

1928–2020 (age 92)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Lida Winiewicz was an Austrian screenwriter who contributed to Austrian cinema during the mid-twentieth century.

Walter Urbanke

1940–2023 (age 83)

Stadtfriedhof Linz /St. Martin

Business manager Walter Urbanke guided organizations with thoughtful leadership and a steady commitment to shared dignit...

Roland Sulzer

1966–2024 (age 58)

Sparbach

Adolf Holl

1930–2020 (age 90)

Gersthof cemetery

Adolf Holl (German pronunciation: [ˈaːdɔlf hɔl]; 13 May 1930 – 23 January 2020) was an Austrian Catholic writer an...

Reinhard Keimel

1944–2021 (age 77)

Hernalser Friedhof

Reinhard Keimel was an Austrian historian whose scholarly work advanced the understanding of Austrian and European histo...

Christian Pilnacek

1963–2023 (age 60)

Hernalser Friedhof

Otto Bauer

1927–2020 (age 93)

Baumgartner Friedhof

Gerhard Trumler

1937–2025 (age 88)

Groß-Jedlersdorfer Friedhof

Edith West

1919–2022 (age 103)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Ernst Grissemann

1934–2023 (age 89)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Ernst Grissemann (18 February 1934 – 6 January 2023) was an Austrian radio host, journalist, and actor.

Drago J. Prelog

1939–2020 (age 81)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Drago J. Prelog was a painter whose vibrant works invited viewers into renewed wonder.

Rosl Kirchshofer

1928–2020 (age 92)

Neustifter Friedhof

Peter Vitouch

1947–2023 (age 76)

Neustifter Friedhof

Helmut von Loebell

1937–2020 (age 83)

Salzburger Kommunalfriedhof

Industrial management assistant Helmut von Loebell guided businesses with steady leadership and care.

Gottfried Höller

1934–2022 (age 88)

Romantikerfriedhof Maria Enzersdorf

Police officer Gottfried Höller served with integrity and built trust within his community.

Othmar Hageneder

1927–2020 (age 93)

St. Barbara-Friedhof, Linz-Lustenau

University teacher Othmar Hageneder devoted his career to guiding students and strengthening academic life in Linz.

Emmy Schörg

1930–2020 (age 90)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Josef Sailler

1926–2021 (age 95)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Karl Skyba

1939–2020 (age 81)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Civil servant Karl Skyba strove for efficient, compassionate government.

Herbert Schambeck

1934–2023 (age 89)

Stadtpfarrfriedhof Baden

Herbert Schambeck (12 July 1934 – 2 October 2023) was an Austrian legal scholar and politician.

Hanno Schlögl

1944–2020 (age 76)

Neuer Friedhof Mühlau

Rudolf Maurer

1954–2020 (age 66)

Stadtpfarrfriedhof Baden

Rudolf Maurer’s steady encouragement helped generations of learners gain confidence and curiosity.

Peter Surovic

1946–2020 (age 74)

Stadtpfarrfriedhof Baden

Friedrich Körner

1931–2021 (age 90)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Maximilian Liebmann

1934–2022 (age 88)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Maximilian Liebmann nourished minds and inspired lifelong curiosity in his students.

Wolfgang Mantl

1939–2022 (age 83)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Wolfgang Pucher

1939–2023 (age 84)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Wolfgang Pucher brought comfort and hopeful presence to his parish through dedicated spiritual care.

Helmut Berger

1944–2023 (age 79)

Bad Ischl Friedhof

Helmut Berger (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛlmuːt ˈbɛʁɡɐ] ; né Steinberger; 29 May 1944 – 18 May 2023) was an Au...

Heinz Nußbaumer

1943–2025 (age 82)

Hinterbrühl Cemetery

Heinz Nußbaumer was an esteemed Austrian television presenter whose career spanned decades of broadcasting excellence.

Luzi Neudecker

1932–2024 (age 92)

Hinterbrühl Cemetery

Luzi Neudecker was an accomplished Austrian actor whose career encompassed both theatrical and cinematic performances.

Anton Eigner

1930–2020 (age 90)

Weidling Cemetery

Anton Eigner was an architect whose thoughtful designs blended function and warmth for lasting impact.

Julius Böheimer

1942–2021 (age 79)

Helenenfriedhof Baden, Lower Austria

Julius Böheimer was an author celebrated for his empathetic storytelling and lasting literary presence.

Margaret Ley

1928–2022 (age 94)

Helenenfriedhof Baden, Lower Austria

Margaret Ley was a distinguished Austrian musicologist whose scholarly work advanced the study and appreciation of music...

Franz Josef Dietmann

1929–2020 (age 91)

Helenenfriedhof Baden, Lower Austria

Franz Josef Dietmann was a hotel manager devoted to gracious service and memorable hospitality.

Ferdinand Stangler

1928–2020 (age 92)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Stangler's careful experiments and warm mentorship nurtured generations of physicists.

Gudrun Foelsche

1938–2020 (age 82)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Foelsche framed humanity with steady compassion.

Volker Höck

1943–2025 (age 82)

Maxglaner Friedhof

Höck's fieldwork deepened understanding of the earth's history.

Werner Reisinger

1938–2024 (age 86)

Ober-Grafendorf Cemetery

Reisinger shepherded schools with steady vision and compassion.

Ferdinand Groß

1927–2020 (age 93)

Unterer Stadtfriedhof

Ferdinand Groß was an accomplished experimental physicist whose research contributed to advances in scientific understa...

Fritz Gruber

1940–2022 (age 82)

Böckstein Old Cemetery

Fritz Gruber (1940-2022) was a person from Spittal an der Drau, Austria, who was laid to rest at Böckstein Old Cemetery...

Daniela Gabriele Schlettwein-Gsell

1930–2022 (age 92)

Riehen

A compassionate physician whose lifelong care shaped the well-being of Riehen families.

Mongameli Mabona

d. 2022

Lucerne

Patrick Juvet

1950–2021 (age 71)

Switzerland

Patrick Juvet (21 August 1950 – c.

Tatjana Lematschko

1948–2020 (age 72)

Zurich

Tatjana Lematschko (March 16, 1948 – May 17, 2020) was a Soviet-born Swiss chess player, She was born in Moscow, but l...

Jason Dupasquier

2001–2021 (age 20)

Sorens

Jason Dupasquier (French pronunciation: [dʒɛzɔn dypaskje]; 7 September 2001 – 30 May 2021) was a Swiss motorcycle r...

Vitus Huonder

1942–2024 (age 82)

Écône

Vitus Huonder (21 April 1942 – 3 April 2024) was a Swiss prelate of the Catholic Church.

Cornelio Sommaruga

1932–2024 (age 92)

Cemetery of Kings

Cornelio Sommaruga (29 December 1932 – 18 February 2024) was a Swiss humanitarian, lawyer and diplomat who is best kno...

Roger Pfund

1943–2024 (age 81)

Cemetery of Kings

Roger Pfund (28 December 1943 – 16 March 2024) was a Swiss graphic artist.