The 45-year-old man, whose nationality was not given, was formerly known to police, pronounced authorities in Rüdesheim on a Rhine stream in a central state of Hesse.
The woman, who had formerly distant from her husband, was taken to hospital by helicopter, military said.
Two other people were harmed in a glow in a preserve that houses 14 people.
Germany took in around one million haven seekers final year and expects about 300,000 arrivals this year.
The mass liquid has forced Germany to accommodate a newcomers in hostels, sports halls and army barracks, where swarming conditions have during times sparked violent clashes.
In June, dual group were investigated for starting a massive glow during a vast interloper home in Düsseldorf after a quarrel pennyless out over dish times during a Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Article source: http://www.thelocal.de/20160901/man-dies-while-trying-to-burn-his-wife-alive-at-refugee-home