Deaths in the 1960s
20,000+ memorials
Hermann Alfred Tanner
1873–1961 (age 88)
Saint-Imier
Hermann Alfred Tanner was a Swiss photographer whose work documented Swiss life and landscape with artistic vision.
Elisabeth Jérémine
1879–1964 (age 85)
Bad Zurzach
Elisabeth Jérémine pursued geology with dedication and a generous spirit.
Hans Wilsdorf
1881–1960 (age 79)
Cemetery of Kings
Hans Wilsdorf was a Swiss entrepreneur whose innovations in watchmaking established him as a major figure in global horo...
Charles Rollier
1912–1968 (age 56)
Cemetery of Kings
Charles Rollier brought luminous abstraction to Swiss painting.
Léon Nicole
1887–1965 (age 78)
Cemetery of Kings
Léon Nicole was a Swiss politician whose career advanced public service and social progress in twentieth-century Switze...
Ernest Ansermet
1883–1969 (age 86)
Cemetery of Kings
Ernest Ansermet championed Swiss music through inspired conducting and thoughtful advocacy.
Carl Albert Angst
1875–1965 (age 90)
Cemetery of Kings
Carl Albert Angst was a Swiss sculptor whose works contributed significantly to Switzerland's artistic and sculptural he...
Eugène Pittard
1867–1962 (age 95)
Cemetery of Kings
Pioneering anthropologist and university teacher Eugène Pittard dedicated his life to illuminating human diversity.
Maurice Braillard
1879–1965 (age 86)
Cemetery of Kings
Maurice Braillard was a Swiss architect whose designs contributed to the development of Swiss architectural tradition.
Edouard Elzingre
1880–1966 (age 86)
Cemetery of Kings
Painter Edouard Elzingre created expressive works that captured the luminous moods of Swiss life.
Fritz Stiedry
1883–1968 (age 85)
Cemetery Manegg
Fritz Stiedry was a Swiss composer whose musical works contributed significantly to twentieth-century classical music.
Maria Fein
1892–1965 (age 73)
Enzenbühl cemetery
Actress Maria Fein graced stage and screen with commanding, heartfelt performances.
Ernst Wetter
1877–1963 (age 86)
Enzenbühl cemetery
Max Huber
1874–1960 (age 86)
Enzenbühl cemetery
Judge Max Huber upheld the rule of law and represented Switzerland with measured dignity on the international stage.
Emil Klöti
1877–1963 (age 86)
Enzenbühl cemetery
Traute Carlsen
1887–1968 (age 81)
Enzenbühl cemetery
Stage actor Traute Carlsen inspired audiences with heartfelt and graceful performances.
Otto Münch
1885–1965 (age 80)
Enzenbühl cemetery
Pietro Albert von Salis
1877–1965 (age 88)
Cemetery Daleu
Painter Pietro Albert von Salis rendered Swiss landscapes with reflective serenity.
Karl Jaspers
1883–1969 (age 86)
Friedhof am Hörnli
Karl Barth
1886–1968 (age 82)
Friedhof am Hörnli
Theologian and writer Karl Barth reshaped Christian thought with bold, contemplative theology.
Paul Hermann Müller
1899–1965 (age 66)
Friedhof am Hörnli
Adrienne von Speyr
1902–1967 (age 65)
Friedhof am Hörnli
Physician Adrienne von Speyr combined medical compassion with spiritual insight to care for others.
Arnold Heim
1882–1965 (age 83)
Cemetery Sihlfeld
Carl Seelig
1894–1962 (age 68)
Cemetery Sihlfeld
Writer Carl Seelig championed literature and safeguarded the legacy of fellow authors.
Rudolf Bernhard
1901–1962 (age 61)
Cemetery Sihlfeld
Max Staehelin-Maeglin
1880–1968 (age 88)
Friedhof am Hörnli
Banker Max Staehelin-Maeglin guided Swiss finance with steady resolve and sincere care.
Karl Aegerter
1888–1969 (age 81)
Friedhof am Hörnli
Valentin Gitermann
1900–1965 (age 65)
Cemetery Nordheim
Valentin Gitermann was a dedicated statesman whose leadership grounded his community through changing times.
Philipp Sarasin
1888–1968 (age 80)
Wolfgottesacker
Pierre-Alfred Chappuis
1891–1960 (age 69)
Wolfgottesacker
Pierre-Alfred Chappuis expanded the study of animal life with meticulous care and enduring curiosity.
Wilhelm Vischer
1890–1960 (age 70)
Wolfgottesacker
Max Gerwig
1889–1965 (age 76)
Wolfgottesacker
Max Gerwig served the law with thoughtful fairness and steady resolve.
René Clavel
1886–1969 (age 83)
Wolfgottesacker
Georg Stutz
1897–1961 (age 64)
Wolfgottesacker
Georg Stutz offered thoughtful care and compassion to countless individuals navigating mental health challenges.
Rudolf Riggenbach
1882–1961 (age 79)
Wolfgottesacker
Paul Burckhardt
1880–1961 (age 81)
Wolfgottesacker
Paul Burckhardt crafted architectural work marked by elegance and enduring harmony.
Alfred Kober
1885–1963 (age 78)
Wolfgottesacker
Eugen Blocher
1882–1964 (age 82)
Wolfgottesacker
Eugen Blocher lent thoughtful integrity to his work as a judge.
Paul Roth
1896–1961 (age 65)
Wolfgottesacker
Max Lüdin
1883–1960 (age 77)
Wolfgottesacker
Max Lüdin inspired students through a lifetime commitment to higher learning.
Gustava Iselin-Haeger
1878–1962 (age 84)
Friedhof am Hörnli
Menahem Mendel Slatkine
1875–1965 (age 90)
Jewish cemetery of Veyrier
Menahem Mendel Slatkine (1875-1965) was a Russian-born Jewish scholar or religious leader who lived in France and was bu...
Hans Weissenborn
1892–1965 (age 73)
Friedhof am Hörnli
Eduard von Steiger
1881–1962 (age 81)
Schosshalden cemetery
Eduard von Steiger provided calm and principled leadership during transformative times.
Jakob Wackernagel
1891–1967 (age 76)
Wolfgottesacker
Olga Vischer
1879–1963 (age 84)
Wolfgottesacker
Olga Vischer is remembered for her gentle compassion and steadfast warmth.
Lya Mara
1893–1969 (age 76)
Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery
Alberto Giacometti
1901–1966 (age 65)
Borgonovo
Swiss writer Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) recorded delicate reflections before returning to rest in Borgonovo.
Erika Mann
1905–1969 (age 64)
Kilchberg cemetery
Friedrich Wilhelm Foerster
1869–1966 (age 97)
Kilchberg cemetery
Teacher Friedrich Wilhelm Foerster (1869-1966) championed conscience-driven education and is commemorated at Kilchberg c...