Deaths in the 1990s

Josef Hügi

1930–1995 (age 65)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Josef Hügi (23 January 1930 – 16 April 1995) was a Swiss international footballer who played as a striker from the la...

Elisabeth von Brasch

1907–1996 (age 89)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Elisabeth von Brasch opened doors between tongues, ensuring that stories crossed borders with grace.

Rolf Keller

1930–1993 (age 63)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Ferdinand Leitner

1912–1996 (age 84)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Ferdinand Leitner (4 March 1912 in Berlin – 3 June 1996 in Zürich) was a German conductor.

Heidemarie Hatheyer

1918–1990 (age 72)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Heidemarie Hatheyer was a renowned stage actor whose theatrical career left an indelible mark on twentieth-century drama...

Curt Riess

1902–1993 (age 91)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Curt Riess was a prolific writer known for his insightful reporting and fiction about the tumult of twentieth-century Eu...

Willy Spühler

1902–1990 (age 88)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Willy Spühler was a dedicated politician whose career was marked by service to his community and nation.

Kurt Gloor

1942–1997 (age 55)

Cemetery Manegg

Kurt Gloor (8 November 1942 – 20 September 1997) was a Swiss film director, screenwriter and producer.

Theo Pinkus

1909–1991 (age 82)

Cemetery Manegg

Theo Pinkus was a dedicated bookseller who championed the love of literature and reading in his community.

Emil Landolt

1895–1995 (age 100)

Cemetery Manegg

Emil Landolt was a dedicated politician who served with integrity and a strong commitment to democratic values.

Svetlana Beriosova

1932–1998 (age 66)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Svetlana Nikolayevna Beriosova (Russian: Светла́на Никола́евна Берёзова; 24 September 1932 �...

Thomas Ammann

1950–1993 (age 43)

Fluntern Cemetery

Thomas E.

Walter Robert Corti

1910–1990 (age 80)

Fluntern Cemetery

Walter Robert Corti was a talented writer whose literary contributions enriched the cultural heritage of his time.

Johannes Hürzeler

1908–1995 (age 87)

Wolfgottesacker

Johannes Hürzeler was a respected zoologist known for his contributions to the study of animal behavior and conservatio...

Lothar Forcart

1902–1990 (age 88)

Wolfgottesacker

Lothar Forcart was a respected zoologist whose scientific contributions enhanced our understanding of the natural world.

Jochen Neuhaus

1936–1995 (age 59)

Wolfgottesacker

Jochen Neuhaus was a gifted translator who helped bring diverse literary voices to new audiences.

Ernst Miescher

1905–1990 (age 85)

Wolfgottesacker

Ernst Miescher was a respected physicist whose scientific research contributed to the advancement of modern physics.

Gérold Veraguth

1914–1997 (age 83)

Wolfgottesacker

Gérold Veraguth was a meticulous drafter known for marrying technical precision with aesthetic sensitivity.

Franz Keller

1913–1991 (age 78)

Bremgarten cemetery

Franz Keller was a dedicated writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural richness of his time.

Tadeusz Reichstein

1897–1996 (age 99)

Jewish Cemetery of Basel

Tadeusz Reichstein (20 July 1897 – 1 August 1996), also known as Tadeus Reichstein, was a Polish-Swiss chemist and a N...

Zino Davidoff

1906–1994 (age 88)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

Zino Davidoff was a Ukrainian-born tobacco merchant who founded the luxury Davidoff cigarette and cigar brand.

Edmond Safra

1932–1999 (age 67)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

Edmond Safra was a Lebanese-Brazilian banker and philanthropist who founded Republic National Bank of New York and died ...

Charles Levinson

1920–1997 (age 77)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

Charles Levinson was a Canadian-born international trade union leader who served as general secretary of the Internation...

Fritz Buri

1907–1995 (age 88)

Wolfgottesacker

Fritz Buri was a theologian whose thoughtful guidance inspired reflection and compassionate service.

Eduard Vischer

1903–1996 (age 93)

Wolfgottesacker

Eduard Vischer was a dedicated librarian whose work preserved and promoted access to knowledge and cultural heritage.

Hans Balmer

1903–1996 (age 93)

Wolfgottesacker

Hans Balmer was a dedicated musician whose artistry and mentorship left a lasting mark on audiences and performers.

Hans Rudolf Guggisberg

1930–1996 (age 66)

Wolfgottesacker

Katja Wulff

1890–1992 (age 102)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Katja Wulff was a pioneering choreographer whose inventive artistry helped shape the region’s modern dance language.

Ruodi Barth

1921–1999 (age 78)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Rolf Hans

1938–1996 (age 58)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Rolf Hans's luminous canvases captured the quiet rhythms of Swiss life.

Irma Sandreuter-Steiger

1896–1996 (age 100)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Karl Rappan

1905–1995 (age 90)

Schosshalden cemetery

Karl Rappan (26 September 1905 – 2 January 1996) was an Austrian footballer and coach.

Edmond de Stoutz

1920–1997 (age 77)

Private Cemetery High Promenade

Edmond de Stoutz (18 December 1920 – 28 January 1997) was a Swiss conductor from Zurich.

Anthony (Bartoshevich)

1910–1993 (age 83)

Russian Orthodox Church of Geneva

Anthony Bartoshevich dedicated his life to teaching and nurturing Geneva's Russian Orthodox community.

Erwin Leiser

1923–1996 (age 73)

Israelite Cemetery Upper Frisian Mountain

Erwin Leiser (May 16, 1923 – August 22, 1996) was a Swedish director, writer, and actor.

Jean Rudolf von Salis

1901–1996 (age 95)

Friedhof Brunegg

Jean Rudolf von Salis (12 December 1901 – 14 July 1996) was a Swiss historian.

Alfred Bickel

1918–1999 (age 81)

Cemetery Altstetten

Alfred Bickel, also referred to as Fredy Bickel (12 May 1918 – 18 August 1999) was a Swiss football player and coach.

Hermann Levin Goldschmidt

1914–1998 (age 84)

Israelite Cemetery Upper Frisian Mountain

Hermann Levin Goldschmidt's writing offered reflective insights into memory and community.

Wysel Gyr

1927–1999 (age 72)

Cemetery Albisrieden

Berta Appenzeller

1897–1996 (age 99)

Cemetery Hönggerberg

Berta Appenzeller's long life was marked by quiet devotion to family and community.

Philipp Giegel

1927–1997 (age 70)

Cemetery Albisrieden

Hans Schumacher

1910–1993 (age 83)

Cemetery Uetliberg

Hans Schumacher used his literary voice to illuminate the ordinary moments of Swiss life.

David Kin

1914–1991 (age 77)

Israelite Cemetery Binz

Monika Mann

1910–1992 (age 82)

Kilchberg cemetery

Monika Mann's candid diaries and memoirs preserved the complex heritage of her literary family.

Golo Mann

1909–1994 (age 85)

Kilchberg cemetery

Golo Mann (born Angelus Gottfried Thomas Mann; 27 March 1909 – 7 April 1994) was a popular German historian and essayi...

Hans Conzett

1915–1996 (age 81)

Kilchberg cemetery

Hans Conzett (27 July 1915 – 20 March 1996) was a Swiss politician.

Vitus Derungs

1948–1993 (age 45)

Rosenberg cemetery

Verena Eggmann

1946–1997 (age 51)

Rosenberg cemetery

Verena Eggmann's photography celebrated the dignity of everyday existence with clarity and care.

Erwin Pfarrwaller

1911–1993 (age 82)

Rosenberg cemetery

Fritz Flachsmann

1918–1992 (age 74)

Rosenberg cemetery

Fritz Flachsmann's devotion to cycling inspired generations of Swiss riders.