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Josef Kompalla dead at age 90, Polish-German ice hockey player

Josef Kompalla: key obituary facts

Is Josef Kompalla dead? Yes. Josef Kompalla died on July 12, 2026, at age 90.

Cause of death: Josef Kompalla's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Josef Kompalla known for?

He was a German ice hockey player.

More about Josef Kompalla

Born: 13 March 1936.

Place of birth: Katowice.

Gender: male.

Occupation: ice hockey player, ice hockey official, IIHF referee, referee, athlete.

Nationality: Poland, Germany.

Awards: Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Josef Kompalla died on July 12, 2026.

He was a PolishGerman ice hockey player and later an ice hockey official and referee. Born on March 13, 1936, in Katowice, he was also recognized with the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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