Berta Appenzeller

1897–1996 (age 99)

Biography

Berta Appenzeller, born in 1897, witnessed vast changes over nearly a century and responded with steadfast kindness, offering hospitality and listening to neighbors as they navigated the upheavals of wars and social shifts in Zurich.

She quietly supported young families, lent her hands to community efforts, and kept alive stories of earlier generations, a life now honored by those who visit her resting place at Cemetery Hönggerberg.

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