People and memorials
Selected people
Biographies and grave informationGrave of Dirk Bach at Melaten Cemetery Notable people
Dirk Bach
1961–2012
Actor, presenter and comedian
Grave of Hans Böckler at Melaten Cemetery Notable people
Hans Böckler
1875–1951
Politician and trade unionist
Grave of Willy Millowitsch at Melaten Cemetery Notable people
Willy Millowitsch
1909–1999
Actor
Grave of Nicolaus August Otto at Melaten Cemetery Notable people
Nicolaus August Otto
1832–1891
Inventor
Grave of Willi Ostermann at Melaten Cemetery Notable people
Willi Ostermann
1876–1936
Composer and songwriter
Grave of Guido Westerwelle at Melaten Cemetery Notable people
Guido Westerwelle
1961–2016
Politician and Federal Foreign Minister
This guide introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Melaten Cemetery, including Dirk Bach, Hans Böckler, Willy Millowitsch, Nicolaus August Otto, Willi Ostermann and Guido Westerwelle. It is not a complete account of the people buried at the cemetery.
Locating the graves
No precise grave position is shown here for Dirk Bach, Hans Böckler, Willy Millowitsch, Nicolaus August Otto, Willi Ostermann and Guido Westerwelle. Ask City of Cologne, Office for Landscape Management and Green Spaces for the section, row and grave number, then relate that reference to an entrance or named landmark on the general cemetery map.
Images for recognition
Grave or memorial photographs are shown for Dirk Bach, Hans Böckler, Willy Millowitsch, Nicolaus August Otto, Willi Ostermann and Guido Westerwelle. Use a photograph only as a recognition aid after obtaining the grave reference; it does not replace the section, row and grave number.
Ask about another person
Send City of Cologne, Office for Landscape Management and Green Spaces the full name, known life dates, possible spelling variants and an approximate burial period. Ask specifically for the section, row and grave number. Include Aachener Straße 204, 50931 Köln so the enquiry identifies Melaten Cemetery when the operator manages more than one cemetery.