Deaths in the 2000s

Walter Wächter

1934–2004 (age 70)

Rosenberg cemetery

Painter Walter Wächter (1934–2004) filled the canvas with gentle light and enduring warmth.

Leo Iten

1943–2007 (age 64)

Rosenberg cemetery

Leo Iten was a Swiss politician committed to public service and community leadership.

Jane Randolph

1914–2009 (age 95)

Ronco sopra Ascona Cemetery

Clotilde Schlayer

1900–2004 (age 104)

Minusio Cemetery

Clotilde Schlayer was a Swiss poet whose literary works enriched the cultural landscape of the twentieth century.

Maria Mayer

1933–2005 (age 72)

Ascona cemetery

Maria Mayer (1933–2005) lived with a steady kindness that comforted all around her.

Hans Ruesch

1913–2007 (age 94)

Petit-Saconnex Cemetery

Gérard Lattion

1915–2006 (age 91)

Pully cemetery

Military officer Gérard Lattion (1915–2006) upheld duty with compassion and strength.

Ivan Desny

1922–2002 (age 80)

Cimitero comunale di Ascona

Horst Tappe

1938–2005 (age 67)

Cemetery of Clarens

Ambros Speiser

1922–2003 (age 81)

Liebefels cemetery

Ambros Speiser was a Swiss computer pioneer who helped establish computing infrastructure in Switzerland from 1922 to 20...

Otto Westphal

1913–2004 (age 91)

Cemetery of Clarens

Otto Westphal was a German biochemist and immunologist known for his research on bacterial endotoxins who lived from 191...

Graham Payn

1918–2005 (age 87)

Cemetery of Clarens

Sydney Chaplin

1926–2009 (age 83)

Cemetery of Clarens

Horațiu Rădulescu

1942–2008 (age 66)

Cemetery of Clarens

Elisabeth Lennartz

1902–2001 (age 99)

Küsnacht-Hinterriet cemetery

Martin Müller-Reinhart

1954–2009 (age 55)

Cemetery of Clarens

Martin Müller-Reinhart was a Swiss painter whose artistic vision contributed significantly to contemporary visual arts.

André Ruffieux

1912–2009 (age 97)

New Cemetery of Cologny

Politician André Ruffieux (1912–2009) championed integrity and thoughtful public service.

Ulrich Ammann

1921–2006 (age 85)

Langenthal cemetery

Ulrich Ammann was a Swiss politician whose career was marked by dedicated public service.

Jean de Senarclens

1916–2005 (age 89)

Cemetery of Poussy

Jurist Jean de Senarclens (1916–2005) brought calm reason and fairness to every challenge.

Jean Beyeler

1928–2005 (age 77)

Cemetery of Saint George

Jean Beyeler was a Swiss artist whose creative vision contributed to the visual arts.

Roger-François Masson

1914–2008 (age 94)

Cemetery of Saint George

Painter Roger-François Masson (1914–2008) expressed emotion through richly textured vistas.

André Bucher

1924–2009 (age 85)

Old Cemetery of Cologny

André Bucher was a Swiss sculptor whose works demonstrated exceptional artistic skill and creative vision.

Bernard Haller

1933–2009 (age 76)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Actor Bernard Haller (1933–2009) brought warmth and nuance to every performance.

Marcel Naville

1919–2003 (age 84)

Cemetery of Genthod

Marcel Naville was a Swiss banker whose professional career reflected financial expertise and business acumen.

Mousse Moukandjo Kassongo

1954–2005 (age 51)

Cemetery of Anières

Boxer Mousse Moukandjo Kassongo (1954–2005) inspired with resilience and humility.

Heinrich Schalcher

1917–2006 (age 89)

Friedhof Wülflingen

Heinrich Schalcher was a Swiss lawyer whose professional career reflected dedication to legal practice and integrity.

Rudolf Breitenmoser

1917–2001 (age 84)

Friedhof Seen

Athlete Rudolf Breitenmoser (1917–2001) exemplified sportsmanship and perseverance.

Karl Keller

1920–2003 (age 83)

Friedhof Seen

Karl Keller was a Swiss architect whose designs contributed to the built environment and architectural heritage.

Günter Gysin

1923–2000 (age 77)

Friedhof Oberwinterthur

A steady merchant whose fair dealing enriched the Oberwinterthur community.

Harry Brühlmann

1927–2007 (age 80)

Friedhof Seen

Walter Ryser

1931–2003 (age 72)

Friedhof Oberwinterthur

A thoughtful politician whose steady guidance served Oberwinterthur with humility.

Gian-Reto Plattner

1939–2009 (age 70)

Hof cemetery

Karl Ulrich Schnabel

1909–2001 (age 92)

Cemetery of Schwyz

Cesar Lüthi

1930–2002 (age 72)

Ermatingen Cemetery

Peter Ustinov

1921–2004 (age 83)

Cimetière de Bursins

Marjorie Duvillard

1911–2004 (age 93)

Cimetière de Tannay (Switzerland)

Kurt Furgler

1924–2008 (age 84)

Ostfriedhof

Paul Huber

1918–2001 (age 83)

Ostfriedhof

Ignace Verwilghen

1928–2004 (age 76)

Hasselt

Ignace Verwilghen was a Belgian artist whose creative contributions enriched the cultural landscape of his nation.

André Valardy

1938–2007 (age 69)

City of Brussels

Marcel Cremer

1955–2009 (age 54)

Crombach

Marcel Cremer was a Belgian writer whose literary works contributed to contemporary Belgian culture.

Paul Vanden Boeynants

1919–2001 (age 82)

Brussels Cemetery

Raymond Goethals

1921–2004 (age 83)

Brussels Cemetery

Edith Greindl

1905–2004 (age 99)

Brussels Cemetery

René Greisch

1929–2000 (age 71)

Awans

René Greisch was a Belgian architect whose designs contributed significantly to the nation's built environment.

Albert Baltus

1910–2001 (age 91)

Aubel

Albert Baltus was a politician remembered for his steady commitment to public service.

François Daenen

1919–2001 (age 82)

Borlez

Andrée De Jongh

1916–2007 (age 91)

Schaerbeek Cemetery

Marc Moulin

1942–2008 (age 66)

Ixelles Cemetery

Gabrielle Vincent

1928–2000 (age 72)

Ixelles Cemetery