Otto Westphal

1913–2004 (age 91)

biochemist

Biography

Otto Westphal, the biochemist born in 1913, spent his career unraveling complex mysteries of life with meticulous care and curiosity.

Colleagues cherish the memory of his generosity in sharing knowledge, and the mark he left on the scientific community endures as he rests in the Cemetery of Clarens.

Did you know Otto Westphal?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Cemetery of Clarens

Emile Vuichoud
1856–1906 (age 50)
Cemetery of Clarens
Emile Vuichoud dedicated himself to the civic life of Geneva with steady care.
Sydney Chaplin
1885–1965 (age 80)
Cemetery of Clarens
Sydney Chaplin was an accomplished actor whose charm and versatility endeared him to audiences on stage and screen.
Véra Nabokov
1902–1991 (age 89)
Cemetery of Clarens
Véra Nabokov was a Russian-American writer and the devoted collaborator who shaped the literary legacy of her husband, ...
Madeleine Jaeger
1868–1905 (age 37)
Cemetery of Clarens
Madeleine Jaeger was an accomplished pianist whose musical talents enriched the cultural life of her era.
Eugène Rambert
1830–1886 (age 56)
Cemetery of Clarens
Eugène Rambert was a Swiss writer and teacher who celebrated the Alps and inspired readers.
Robert John Thompson
1865–1931 (age 66)
Cemetery of Clarens
Robert John Thompson was a consul who served in diplomatic capacities during the early 20th century.