Deaths in the 1990s

Andreas Winkler

1951–1997 (age 46)

Rosenberg cemetery

Alfred Stamm

1907–1995 (age 88)

Rosenberg cemetery

Alfred Stamm was a devoted lawyer whose thoughtful service brought steadiness to many lives.

Othmar Hüssy

1917–1997 (age 80)

Rosenberg cemetery

Werner Nägeli

1923–1990 (age 67)

Rosenberg cemetery

Werner Nägeli was a principled politician who pursued the common good with integrity.

Willy Hess

1906–1997 (age 91)

Rosenberg cemetery

Willy Hess (12 October 1906 – 9 May 1997) was a Swiss musicologist, composer, and famous Beethoven scholar.

Paul Späni

1929–1993 (age 64)

Rosenberg cemetery

Paul Späni was an opera singer whose expressive performances touched countless hearts.

Adolf Fehr

1904–1992 (age 88)

Rosenberg cemetery

George Reinhart

1942–1997 (age 55)

Rosenberg cemetery

George Reinhart was a publisher dedicated to amplifying thoughtful and courageous voices.

Zdzisław Pręgowski

1912–1998 (age 86)

Rosenberg cemetery

Karl Bernhard

1904–1993 (age 89)

Rosenberg cemetery

Karl Bernhard was a chemist whose scholarship and mentorship enriched science and education.

Werner Ganz

1902–1995 (age 93)

Rosenberg cemetery

Daniel Plancherel

1950–1999 (age 49)

Rosenberg cemetery

Daniel Plancherel was an actor whose heartfelt stage presence inspired audiences and fellow artists alike.

Lilly Ronchetti

1928–1997 (age 69)

Rosenberg cemetery

Brigitte Helm

1908–1996 (age 88)

Ascona cemetery

Brigitte Helm (born Brigitte Gisela Eva Schittenhelm, 17 March 1908 – 11 June 1996) was a German actress, best remembe...

Patricia Highsmith

1921–1995 (age 74)

cimitero di Tegna

Patricia Highsmith (born Mary Patricia Plangman; January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and sho...

Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli

1920–1995 (age 75)

Cemetery of Pura

Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (Italian: [arˈtuːro beneˈdetti mikeˈlandʒeli]; 5 January 1920 – 12 June 1995) was a...

Walter Kempner

1903–1997 (age 94)

Minusio Cemetery

Mohammad-Ali Jamalzadeh

1892–1997 (age 105)

Petit-Saconnex Cemetery

Mohammad-Ali Jamālzādeh Esfahani (Persian: محمدعلی جمالزاده اصفهانی; 13 January 1892 in Isfahan,...

Paul-Louis Weiller

1893–1993 (age 100)

Compesières Cemetery

Nicolas Bouvier

1929–1998 (age 69)

New Cemetery of Cologny

Nicolas Bouvier (6 March 1929 in Grand-Lancy – 17 February 1998) was a 20th-century Swiss traveller, writer, picture e...

Nikita Magaloff

1912–1992 (age 80)

Cemetery of Clarens

Ella Büchi

1929–1999 (age 70)

Küsnacht-Hinterriet cemetery

Ella Büchi was a stage actor whose heartfelt portrayals resonated deeply with theatrical audiences.

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, ...

Ghislaine Arsac

1930–1991 (age 61)

Cimitero comunale di Ascona

Ghislaine Arsac was an actor whose thoughtful performances illuminated the lives she portrayed.

Henri Guisan junior

1899–1990 (age 91)

Pully cemetery

Henri Guisan junior was a Swiss businessperson whose career reflected the values of enterprise and community responsibil...

Alexandre Hay

1919–1991 (age 72)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Alexandre Hay was a Geneva lawyer whose steady counsel and mentorship nurtured the rule of law.

Denis van Berchem

1908–1994 (age 86)

Old Cemetery of Cologny

Denis van Berchem was a distinguished Swiss historian whose scholarly work advanced understanding of European history an...

André Parodi

1909–1990 (age 81)

Cemetery of Vandœuvres

André Parodi was a diplomat who championed collaboration and steadiness in international relations.

Rosabianca Skira-Venturi

1916–1999 (age 83)

Old Cemetery of Cologny

Rosabianca Skira-Venturi was an accomplished translator whose work bridged languages and cultures with precision and sen...

Dudley Wright

1921–1992 (age 71)

Cemetery of Collonge-Bellerive

Dudley Wright was an engineer whose thoughtful work helped build communities with both innovation and care.

André L'Huillier

1937–1998 (age 61)

Cemetery of Collonge-Bellerive

André L'Huillier was a passionate art collector whose refined taste and generous spirit enriched the cultural life of G...

Robert Dunand

1928–1991 (age 63)

Cemetery of Carouge

Robert Dunand was a conductor celebrated for his expressive leadership and collaborative spirit.

John Stewart Bell

1928–1990 (age 62)

Cemetery of Saint George

John Stewart Bell was a renowned physicist whose theorem fundamentally advanced understanding of quantum mechanics and e...

Eugène-Louis Dumont

1917–1996 (age 79)

Cemetery of Meyrin-Village

Eugène-Louis Dumont was a writer who explored identity with nuance and nurtured literary community.

Hélène Grégoire

1903–1998 (age 95)

Cemetery of Saint George

Hélène Grégoire was a Swiss writer whose literary works reflected keen observation of human nature and emotional dept...

Robert Hainard

1906–1999 (age 93)

Cemetery of Bernex (Switzerland)

Robert Hainard was a naturalist whose keen observations and art celebrated Switzerland’s wildlife.

Martin Achtnich

1918–1996 (age 78)

Friedhof Seen

Martin Achtnich was a dedicated psychotherapist whose compassionate approach and expertise supported countless individua...

Gabrielle Perret-Gentil

1910–1999 (age 89)

Cemetery of Saint George

Gabrielle Perret-Gentil was a gynecologist who blended medical excellence with compassionate advocacy.

Germaine Hainard

1902–1990 (age 88)

Cemetery of Bernex (Switzerland)

Germaine Hainard was a Swiss contemporary artist whose innovative work explored form, color, and expression across multi...

Alfred Tabis Bachmann

1938–1994 (age 56)

Friedhof Oberwinterthur

Alfred Tabis Bachmann was a composer whose lyrical music bridged modernity and tradition.

Germaine Tournier

1905–1998 (age 93)

Cemetery of Vandœuvres

Germaine Tournier was a Swiss actor whose skilled performances brought characters to life with authenticity and emotiona...

Bettina Nisoli

1953–1996 (age 43)

Friedhof Wülflingen

Bettina Nisoli was a choreographer celebrated for performances that fused technical daring with expressive humanity.

Karl Brupbacher

1926–1995 (age 69)

Friedhof Wülflingen

Karl Brupbacher was a Swiss association football player who represented his country during the mid-20th century.

Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt

1908–1992 (age 84)

Cemetery of Lavigny VD

Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt was a translator who built bridges between cultures through faithful, graceful language.

Audrey Hepburn

1929–1993 (age 64)

Cemetery of Tolochenaz

Audrey Hepburn was a legendary British-American actress and humanitarian who became one of cinema's most iconic figures.

Anne-Marie Poncet-Denis

1901–1994 (age 93)

Cemetery of Vich

Anne-Marie Poncet-Denis was a cherished Swiss writer whose empathetic storytelling spoke to the heart of human experienc...

Enid Louise Paget

1923–1992 (age 69)

Cemetery of Nyon

Enid Louise Paget was born in 1923 and passed away in 1992.

Adele Duttweiler-Bertschi

1892–1990 (age 98)

Cemetery Rüschlikon

Adele Duttweiler-Bertschi was an inspirational entrepreneur and philanthropist dedicated to fostering cooperative prospe...

Jozef IJsewijn

1932–1998 (age 66)

Leuven

Jozef A.

Charles-Marie Himmer

1902–1994 (age 92)

Tournai Cathedral