Josef Fidel Baumgartner

1913–1982 (age 69)

Biography

Josef Fidel Baumgartner inspired singers and musicians as a devoted music director, guiding choirs and orchestras with a careful ear and generous spirit.

He fostered community through shared performances, encouraging voices of all ages, and his impact is still felt by those who visit Cemetery Hönggerberg to remember him.

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