Klaus and Eva Herlitz

Klaus Herlitz and Eva Herlitz (died 26 February 2021) were a German married couple and businesspeople living in Berlin. They developed United Buddy Bears, "an international symbol of collaboration among nations of what can be achieved when we work together toward a better tomorrow".

On 1 October 2013, Eva and Klaus Herlitz received the Verdienstorden des Landes Berlin (Merit of the State of Berlin), for outstanding service to the state. For outstanding social engagement Eva and Klaus Herlitz received the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany) medal on 17 January 2019.