Deaths in the 1940s

Cilli Löwinger

1877–1949 (age 72)

Ybbs Cemetery

Cilli Löwinger is remembered for bringing warmth and sincerity to the stage.

Therese Gräfin von Trauttmansdorff-Weinsberg

1870–1945 (age 75)

Schwarzenberg Vault in Murau

Felix zu Schwarzenberg

1867–1946 (age 79)

Schwarzenberg Vault in Murau

Felix zu Schwarzenberg was a devoted military officer whose life of duty is remembered at the Schwarzenberg Vault in Mur...

Marie Habietinek

1881–1945 (age 64)

Prein an der Rax Cemetery

Albrecht Blau

1885–1945 (age 60)

Bad Gastein Cemetery

Albrecht Blau was a gifted writer whose compassionate works continue to inspire, remembered at Bad Gastein Cemetery.

Otto Gerke

1899–1946 (age 47)

Bad Gastein Cemetery

Helmut Glaser

1910–1947 (age 37)

Zentralfriedhof Villach

Helmut Glaser was a beloved teacher whose nurturing spirit is remembered in Villach.

Carl Menckhoff

1883–1948 (age 65)

Basel

Carl Menckhoff was a fighter pilot who lived from 1883 to 1948.

Arthur Bloch

1882–1942 (age 60)

Bern

Arthur Bloch was a Bern merchant whose steady trade supported communal prosperity.

Chaim Yisroel Eiss

1876–1942 (age 66)

Zurich

A dedicated rabbi who led the Zurich Jewish community with wisdom and compassion.

Boris Tedly

1901–1944 (age 43)

Bern

Boris Tedly served with courage in the armed forces, upholding his homeland's values.

Paul Juon

1872–1940 (age 68)

Langenbruck

An accomplished university educator whose teaching shaped generations of Swiss students.

Gustav Casagranda

d. 1942

Winterthur

Gustav Casagranda thrilled Winterthur with his daring motorcycle feats.

Alexandrine von Hutten-Czapska

1854–1941 (age 87)

Vevey

A distinguished writer whose literary works enriched European cultural discourse.

Hans Brun

1874–1946 (age 72)

Morcote

Hans Brun framed Swiss life through his photographic lens.

Ludwig Quidde

1858–1941 (age 83)

Cemetery of Kings

A notable politician whose career was dedicated to democratic governance and public service.

Robert Musil

1880–1942 (age 62)

Cemetery of Kings

Robert Musil lent his narrative gifts as a screenwriter to the art of storytelling.

Isaac Anken

1885–1945 (age 60)

Cemetery of Kings

A committed politician whose public service was dedicated to community welfare and progress.

Otto Barblan

1860–1943 (age 83)

Cemetery of Kings

Otto Barblan composed melodies that comforted generations.

Guglielmo Ferrero

1871–1942 (age 71)

Cemetery of Kings

A prominent writer whose literary and intellectual works enriched European cultural life.

André Ehrler

1900–1949 (age 49)

Cemetery of Kings

André Ehrler pursued politics with integrity to serve the people of Switzerland.

Paul Treu

1913–1944 (age 31)

Solothurn

A military aviator whose service during World War II demonstrated courage and dedication.

Mary R. Cromwel

1868–1948 (age 80)

Fluntern Cemetery

Mary R. Cromwel tended to patients with steadfast warmth.

James Joyce

1882–1941 (age 59)

Fluntern Cemetery

A revolutionary literary genius whose innovative works fundamentally transformed modern fiction.

Anita Augspurg

1857–1943 (age 86)

Fluntern Cemetery

Anita Augspurg was a distinguished actor whose powerful performances and thoughtful advocacy shaped cultural conversatio...

Lida Heymann

1868–1943 (age 75)

Fluntern Cemetery

A committed writer whose work addressed significant social and cultural issues of her era.

Otto Rudolf Salvisberg

1882–1940 (age 58)

Fluntern Cemetery

Otto Rudolf Salvisberg was an architect celebrated for blending modernist rigor with humane design sensibilities.

Jacques Louis Willemin

1863–1941 (age 78)

Cemetery of Kings

A respected lawyer whose legal practice was marked by professional integrity and civic commitment.

Gina Lombroso

1872–1944 (age 72)

Cemetery of Kings

Gina Lombroso was a writer whose thoughtful prose explored the nuances of human nature.

Elisabeth Alice Lachenal Jenny

1890–1943 (age 53)

Cemetery of Kings

Elisabeth Alice Lachenal Jenny was a woman who lived from 1890 to 1943.

Alice Noerbel

1872–1941 (age 69)

Cemetery of Kings

Alice Noerbel was a missionary known for her compassionate service and attentive presence.

Agnes Maria Stähelin-Stockmeyer

1849–1942 (age 93)

Wolfgottesacker

Agnes Maria Stähelin-Stockmeyer lived from 1849 to 1942.

Anatoly Shteyger

1907–1944 (age 37)

Bremgarten cemetery

Anatoly Shteyger was a writer dedicated to preserving memory through empathetic storytelling.

Eduard His-Eberle

1886–1948 (age 62)

Wolfgottesacker

Eduard His-Eberle was a university teacher who lived from 1886 to 1948.

Eberhard Vischer

1865–1946 (age 81)

Wolfgottesacker

Eberhard Vischer was a politician noted for his principled service and dedication to the common good.

Gustav Senn

1875–1945 (age 70)

Wolfgottesacker

Gustav Senn was a botanist who lived from 1875 to 1945.

Daniel Burckhardt

1863–1949 (age 86)

Wolfgottesacker

Daniel Burckhardt was an art historian whose scholarship deepened public understanding of artistic heritage.

Alfred Joseph Châtelain

1863–1942 (age 79)

Wolfgottesacker

Alfred Joseph Châtelain was a painter who lived from 1863 to 1942.

Heinrich Wölfflin

1864–1945 (age 81)

Wolfgottesacker

Heinrich Wölfflin was a writer who enriched art criticism through precise and perceptive analysis.

Felix Speiser

1880–1949 (age 69)

Wolfgottesacker

Felix Speiser was an ethnologist who lived from 1880 to 1949.

Rudolf Staehelin

1875–1943 (age 68)

Wolfgottesacker

Rudolf Staehelin was a physician admired for his compassionate care and dedication to patients.

Friedrich von der Mühll

1883–1942 (age 59)

Wolfgottesacker

Friedrich von der Mühll was a teacher who lived from 1883 to 1942.

Heinrich Eduard Gruner

1873–1947 (age 74)

Wolfgottesacker

Heinrich Eduard Gruner was an engineer committed to durable infrastructure and thoughtful mentorship.

Otto Erzer

1860–1941 (age 81)

Wolfgottesacker

Otto Erzer was an entrepreneur who lived from 1860 to 1941.

Eduard Norden

1868–1941 (age 73)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Eduard Norden was a revered classical philologist and university teacher whose scholarship illuminated ancient culture.

Carl Abegg

1860–1943 (age 83)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Carl Abegg was a businessperson who lived from 1860 to 1943.

Dietrich Schindler senior

1890–1948 (age 58)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Dietrich Schindler senior was a respected jurist whose legal wisdom guided many through turbulent times.

Paul Clairmont

1875–1942 (age 67)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Paul Clairmont was a surgeon who lived from 1875 to 1942.

Guido von Salis-Seewis

1888–1947 (age 59)

Cemetery Daleu

Guido von Salis-Seewis was an architect celebrated for harmonious designs that respected Swiss landscapes.

Alfred Kuoni

1874–1943 (age 69)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Alfred Kuoni was a Swiss tour operator who pioneered modern tourism and travel organization in the late 19th century.