Ernst Barkmann 1919 – 2009

Biography

Ernst Barkmann was born on August 25, 1919, in the small town of Kisdorf, Germany. He lived through some of the most turbulent decades of the twentieth century, witnessing profound changes to his nation and the world around him. His life spanned nearly ninety years, taking him from the interwar period through the post-war era and into the modern age.

During World War II, Barkmann served as a German soldier, experiencing firsthand the conflicts that shaped an entire generation. His service during these years connected him to one of history’s most significant periods. Like many of his contemporaries, his life was marked by the extraordinary circumstances of his time.

After the war’s conclusion, Barkmann remained in his native Kisdorf, the place of his birth. He spent his later years in the same community where he had grown up, maintaining a quiet presence in his hometown for decades. On June 27, 2009, at the age of eighty-nine, Barkmann passed away in Kisdorf, bringing to a close a long life lived through remarkable historical events.