Deaths in the 2000s

Walter Paul

1931–2008 (age 77)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Friedrich Widhalm

1917–2003 (age 86)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Friedrich Widhalm was a painter whose luminous work invited viewers to rediscover the beauty of everyday moments.

Edith Jupiter

1923–2007 (age 84)

New Jewish Cemetery

Gerhard Bronner

1922–2007 (age 85)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Harry Weber

1921–2007 (age 86)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Harry Weber was a talented photographer whose artistic vision shaped the visual record of his era.

Hermine Flieger

1917–2008 (age 91)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Hermine Flieger was a poet whose thoughtful verse honored heritage and explored the depths of the human spirit.

Marietta Torberg

1920–2000 (age 80)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Marietta Torberg was a dedicated journalist whose reporting and writing enriched public understanding of her time.

Irmgard Moschner

1924–2005 (age 81)

Protestant Cemetery Simmering

Irmgard Moschner was an ethnologist whose respectful scholarship honored the richness of diverse cultural traditions.

Karl Christian Baron Kotz von Dobrz

1917–2007 (age 90)

Altmünster cemetery

Karl Christian Baron Kotz von Dobrz was an Austrian nobleman whose life reflected the heritage of his distinguished fami...

Alexander Gilli

1903–2007 (age 104)

Pfarrfriedhof Penzing

Hans Sima

1918–2006 (age 88)

cemetery St. Veit an der Glan

Siegfried Schwarzl

1916–2000 (age 84)

Kierling Cemetery

Siegfried Schwarzl was a musician whose heartfelt performances left lasting impressions on audiences.

Rudi Hofstetter

1916–2008 (age 92)

Höflein an der Donau Cemetery

Rudi Hofstetter was an accomplished singer whose musical talent and performances brought cultural enrichment to his audi...

O. W. Fischer

1915–2004 (age 89)

Canton of Ticino

Harald Navé

1935–2004 (age 69)

Wettingen

Harald Navé was a talented photographer whose evocative images celebrated the beauty of everyday Swiss life.

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

1915–2006 (age 91)

Zumikon

Fritz Schneeberger

1919–2004 (age 85)

Biberist

Fritz Schneeberger was a devoted member of the Biberist community remembered for his thoughtful service.

Mike Bongiorno

1924–2009 (age 85)

Matterhorn

Mike Bongiorno (1924-2009) was an Italian-American television host born in New York City who became a legendary figure i...

Lee Jong-wook

1945–2006 (age 61)

Geneva

Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan

1933–2003 (age 70)

Collonge-Bellerive

Clay Regazzoni

1939–2006 (age 67)

Porza

Бальтюс

1908–2001 (age 93)

Rossinière

Yakov Ivanovich Kabkov (1908-2001) was a Russian individual from Klintsy buried at Kuntsevo Cemetery.

Yvonne H. Imark-Dubs

1936–2005 (age 69)

Laufen

Yvonne H. Imark-Dubs was a cherished Laufen resident known for her warmth and steadfast kindness.

Renée Bordier

1902–2000 (age 98)

Versoix

Sigmund Widmer

1919–2003 (age 84)

Fluntern Cemetery

Ulrich Stranz

1946–2004 (age 58)

Fluntern Cemetery

Ulrich Stranz was a Swiss composer whose works enriched the landscape of contemporary classical music.

Åke Senning

1915–2000 (age 85)

Fluntern Cemetery

Warja Lavater

1913–2007 (age 94)

Fluntern Cemetery

Louis Conne

1905–2004 (age 99)

Fluntern Cemetery

Louis Conne was a gifted sculptor whose thoughtful creations invited quiet reflection.

Hans-Joachim Hoffmann-Nowotny

1934–2004 (age 70)

Fluntern Cemetery

Hans-Joachim Hoffmann-Nowotny was a dedicated university teacher whose scholarly work influenced generations of students...

Joachim Löhr

1951–2009 (age 58)

Fluntern Cemetery

Joachim Löhr was a respected university teacher remembered for nurturing thoughtful, engaged students.

Eva Früh Langraf

1918–2009 (age 91)

Fluntern Cemetery

Eva Früh Langraf was a stage actor whose theatrical performances brought joy and artistry to audiences throughout her c...

Albert Huch

1934–2009 (age 75)

Fluntern Cemetery

Albert Huch was a compassionate physician whose care comforted many during times of need.

Pierre Braillard

1911–2009 (age 98)

Cemetery of Kings

Pierre Braillard was an accomplished architect whose designs left a lasting mark on the built environment.

Jean-Claude Holy

1932–2007 (age 75)

Cemetery of Kings

Jean-Claude Holy was an esteemed mathematician celebrated for his scholarly insight and mentorship.

Michel de Salzmann

1923–2001 (age 78)

Cemetery of Kings

Pièrre Colombo

1914–2000 (age 86)

Cemetery of Kings

Pièrre Colombo was a devoted conductor whose musical leadership touched audiences throughout Switzerland.

Marcelle Perret-Gentil de Kenzac

1919–2009 (age 90)

Cemetery of Kings

Marcelle Perret-Gentil de Kenzac was an accomplished pianist whose musical performances brought elegance and beauty to h...

Aimée Stitelmann

1925–2004 (age 79)

Cemetery of Kings

Aimée Stitelmann nurtured generations as a beloved teacher.

Madeleine Rossi

1935–2008 (age 73)

Cemetery of Kings

Madeleine Rossi was a dedicated politician who served her community with commitment and integrity.

Grisélidis Réal

1929–2005 (age 76)

Cemetery of Kings

Jean Rousset

1910–2002 (age 92)

Cemetery of Kings

Claude Stratz

1946–2007 (age 61)

Cemetery of Kings

Claude Stratz guided the theatre with steady, generous leadership.

Jeanne Hersch

1910–2000 (age 90)

Cemetery of Kings

Sérgio Vieira de Mello

1948–2003 (age 55)

Cemetery of Kings

André Gautier

1924–2000 (age 76)

Cemetery of Kings

André Gautier was a prominent politician whose career in public service spanned decades of dedicated civic leadership.

Gerhart M Riegner

1911–2001 (age 90)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

Gerhart M. Riegner was a German-born Jewish lawyer and secretary-general of the World Jewish Congress who famously alert...

Édouard Stern

1954–2005 (age 51)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

Édouard Stern was a French banker and heir to a banking fortune who was murdered in Geneva in a high-profile case.

Jürg Federspiel

1931–2007 (age 76)

Wolfgottesacker

Bernd Spiessl

1921–2002 (age 81)

Wolfgottesacker

Bernd Spiessl was a respected surgeon who practiced medicine throughout the twentieth century.