Waldtraut Oertel: key obituary facts
Is Waldtraut Oertel dead? Yes. Waldtraut Oertel died on July 22, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Waldtraut Oertel's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Waldtraut Oertel known for?
She was a German diver (1936–2026).
More about Waldtraut Oertel
Born: 14 October 1936.
Place of birth: Halle (Saale).
Gender: female.
Occupation: competitive diver.
Nationality: Germany, East Germany.
Spouse: Rudi Oertel.
Also known as: Waltraud Skrzipek, Waldtraut Skrzipek, Waltraud Oertel.
Waldtraut Oertel, the German Olympic diver who competed at the 1960 Summer Games, died on July 22, 2026, aged 89.
Born Waldtraut Skrzipek on October 14, 1936, in Halle (Saale), she was also known as Waltraud Oertel and Waltraud Skrzipek. Oertel represented the United Team of Germany in the springboard event at the 1960 Olympics, where she finished 10th.
She won four East German national titles between 1952 and 1955, and after ending her competitive career she worked as a diving and swimming coach in Gera. Her husband, Rudi Oertel, also competed at the 1960 Olympics in men’s springboard.