Deaths in the 1930s

Franz Welti

1879–1934 (age 55)

Wolfgottesacker

Theodor Simonius

1854–1931 (age 77)

Wolfgottesacker

Theodor Simonius was a Swiss entrepreneur whose business ventures contributed to the economic landscape of his time.

Adolf Wölfli

1864–1930 (age 66)

Schosshalden cemetery

Max Walthard

1867–1933 (age 66)

Schosshalden cemetery

Max Walthard was a Swiss physician whose medical practice exemplified dedication to patient care.

Pierre de Coubertin

1863–1937 (age 74)

Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery

Otto Meyer-Amden

1885–1933 (age 48)

Rehalp Cemetery

Otto Meyer-Amden was a Swiss painter whose modernist works influenced early 20th-century art.

Oskar Oliven

1870–1939 (age 69)

Israelite Cemetery Lower Frisian Mountain

Hermann Schöndorff

1868–1936 (age 68)

Israelite Cemetery Lower Frisian Mountain

Hermann Schöndorff was a German businessman whose commercial ventures shaped the economy of his era.

Guido Looser

1892–1937 (age 45)

Kilchberg cemetery

Henri Naville

1875–1939 (age 64)

Kilchberg cemetery

Henri Naville was a French entrepreneur whose innovative business ventures achieved considerable success.

Eugen d'Albert

1864–1932 (age 68)

Monument Cemetery

Alexander Moissi

1879–1935 (age 56)

Monument Cemetery

Alexander Moissi was an acclaimed actor whose dramatic performances earned international recognition.

Joseph von Moos

1859–1939 (age 80)

Friedhof Friedental

Fritz Schoellhorn

1863–1933 (age 70)

Rosenberg cemetery

Fritz Schoellhorn was a Swiss writer whose literary works contributed to German-language literature.

Gustav Keller

1867–1932 (age 65)

Rosenberg cemetery

Robert Keller

1854–1939 (age 85)

Rosenberg cemetery

Robert Keller was a Swiss teacher whose dedication to education influenced generations of students.

Lebrecht Völki

1879–1937 (age 58)

Rosenberg cemetery

Arthur Hahnloser

1870–1936 (age 66)

Rosenberg cemetery

Arthur Hahnloser was a Swiss art collector whose patronage significantly advanced modern art.

Jakob Carl Sulzer

1865–1934 (age 69)

Rosenberg cemetery

Hans Widmer

1889–1939 (age 50)

Rosenberg cemetery

Hans Widmer was a Swiss physician whose medical practice exemplified dedication to patient care.

Robert Wirz

1871–1930 (age 59)

Rosenberg cemetery

Robert Wirz inspired generations of students with his thoughtful instruction.

Oskar Denzler

1877–1938 (age 61)

Rosenberg cemetery

Oskar Denzler was a Swiss businessman whose commercial leadership contributed to economic development.

Alfred Reinhart

1873–1935 (age 62)

Rosenberg cemetery

Alfred Reinhart championed enterprise that uplifted both business and community.

Roussadana Mdivani

1906–1938 (age 32)

Cimetière de Saint-Saphorin

Roussadana Mdivani was a Georgian aristocrat of the prominent Mdivani family.

Prince Alexis Mdivani

1908–1935 (age 27)

Cimetière de Saint-Saphorin

Prince Alexis Mdivani paired elegance with entrepreneurial spirit.

Stefan George

1868–1933 (age 65)

Minusio Cemetery

Stefan George was a German writer and poet who became a central figure in early 20th-century literature.

Marianne von Werefkin

1860–1938 (age 78)

Ascona cemetery

Marianne von Werefkin’s bold artistry continues to resonate across generations.

Pyotr Sergeevich Botkin

1865–1933 (age 68)

Saint Martin's Cemetery

Pyotr Sergeevich Botkin was a Russian diplomat who served during a pivotal period in European history.

William Martin

1888–1934 (age 46)

Petit-Saconnex Cemetery

William Martin illuminated history with clarity and deep compassion.

John Dubouchet

1897–1934 (age 37)

Compesières Cemetery

John Dubouchet was an association football player who contributed to the sport during its early professional development...

Horace Micheli

1866–1931 (age 65)

Compesières Cemetery

Horace Micheli governed with calm resolve and heartfelt devotion.

Paul Oltramare

1854–1930 (age 76)

Petit-Saconnex Cemetery

Paul Oltramare was a translator who facilitated cultural exchange through his linguistic work.

Marie Brechbühl

1857–1933 (age 76)

Petit-Saconnex Cemetery

Marie Brechbühl nurtured bright minds with enduring care.

Jean Clerc

1908–1933 (age 25)

Pully cemetery

Jean Clerc was a Swiss sculptor who contributed to the visual culture of early 20th-century Switzerland.

Charles Édouard Guillaume

1861–1938 (age 77)

Cimetière de Fleurier

Charles Édouard Guillaume advanced physics with precision and brilliance.

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.

Hermann Cuénod

1857–1933 (age 76)

New Cemetery of Cologny

Hermann Cuénod engineered resilient foundations for flourishing communities.

Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff

1862–1939 (age 77)

Cemetery of Genthod

Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff was a German politician whose career spanned a transformative period in European history.

Georges Pitoëff

1884–1939 (age 55)

Cemetery of Genthod

Georges Pitoëff’s theatrical brilliance inspired audiences far and wide.

Louis Henry Correvon

1854–1939 (age 85)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bourg

Louis Henry Correvon was a gardener and horticulturist who contributed to botanical knowledge and landscape design.

Raoul Gautier

1854–1931 (age 77)

Old Cemetery of Cologny

Raoul Gautier spent decades sharing the wonders of astronomy with Geneva and its neighbours.

Pierre-Eugène Vibert

1875–1937 (age 62)

Cemetery of Carouge

Pierre-Eugène Vibert was an illustrator whose artistic work contributed to early 20th-century visual culture.

Jules Cougnard

1855–1937 (age 82)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Jules Cougnard wrote with insight and compassion, enriching the literary world around him.

Jules Mussard

1857–1935 (age 78)

Cemetery of Versoix

Jules Mussard was a lawyer who dedicated his career to legal practice and the pursuit of justice.

Henry Fatio

1863–1930 (age 67)

Cemetery of Genthod

Henry Fatio designed with care, leaving enduring landmarks rooted in his respect for both beauty and utility.

Jacques Odier

1853–1930 (age 77)

Old Cemetery of Cologny

Jacques Odier was a Swiss painter who lived from 1853 to 1930.

Victor van Berchem

1864–1938 (age 74)

Old Cemetery of Cologny

Victor van Berchem dedicated himself to telling Geneva’s history with clarity and reverence.

Charles Sarasin

1870–1933 (age 63)

Cemetery la Voie-de-Moëns, Grand-Saconnex

Charles Sarasin was a Swiss military officer who lived from 1870 to 1933.

Marguerite Naville

1852–1930 (age 78)

Cemetery of Genthod

Marguerite Naville preserved a thoughtful vision of her world through her photography.

Georges Werner

1879–1935 (age 56)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Georges Werner was a Swiss judge who lived from 1879 to 1935.