Paplitzer Straße whispers stories of rest. It is here that the Evangelischer Friedhof Lichtenrade found its place. This is no ordinary burial ground. It is a testament to a community’s growth and remembrance.
This Evangelischer Friedhof Lichtenrade was established in 1906. The cemetery addressed a pressing need. The old Gottesacker near the village church could no longer accommodate Lichtenrade’s growing population.
In the 1960s, the Evangelischer Friedhof Lichtenrade expanded across Paplitzer Straße. As of 2018, it encompasses 82547 square meters. The older section exudes the charm of an Allee-Quartier-Friedhof. Towering lindens, maples and spruces create a serene atmosphere. The newer section embraces a park-like aesthetic.
In 1920, Heinrich Mißfeldt designed a war memorial for the community’s fallen soldiers. The community rallied. They collected 10000 Marks for the project.
A dedicated field holds 335 individual graves. These are the resting places of war and tyranny victims from both World Wars. In 1996, three memorial plaques were added. These honor the victims of National Socialism in Berlin-Lichtenrade. They include Jewish residents and forced laborers from Sachsenhausen’s Lichtenrade outposts.
Many notable figures rest in the Evangelischer Friedhof Lichtenrade. Paul Fechter lies here. He was a theater and art critic and a writer. Max Gülstorff rests here too. He was a celebrated actor. Woldemar Heinze a botanist and professor is buried here. Also Theodor Jellinghaus a missionary and theologian. Wolfgang Krueger a former district mayor is here. Wilfried Menghin a prehistorian and museum director rests here. Auguste Mohrmann a children’s nurse and teacher is buried here. Georg Neuhaus a screenwriter rests here. Dieter Okras an actor and voice actor is buried here. Gudrun Okras a theater and film actress rests here. Hanns-Ekkehard Plöger a lawyer and notary is also buried here.
The Friedhof Lichtenrade is more than a final resting place. It is a sanctuary of reflection. It honors those who shaped the community. It reminds us of those touched by history. Stroll through its grounds. Reflect on the lives and stories etched in stone and nature.