Deaths in the 2020s

Pierre Muller

1952–2022 (age 70)

Cemetery of Kings

Pierre Muller (1952 – 9 September 2022) was a Swiss politician who was a member of the government of the City of Genev...

Christian Grobet

1941–2023 (age 82)

Cemetery of Kings

Christian Grobet (26 July 1941, New York City – 17 December 2023, Geneva) (Place of origin Vallorbe), was a Swiss pol...

Pierre Naftule

1960–2022 (age 62)

Cemetery of Kings

Pierre Philippe Naftule (5 December 1960 – 19 March 2022) was a Swiss writer, producer and theatre director.

Curt Gasteyger

1929–2020 (age 91)

Cemetery of Kings

Curt Walter Gasteyger (born 20 March 1929 in Zurich, died 14 July 2020 in Geneva) was a Swiss legal scholar who speciali...

Noëlla Rouget

1919–2020 (age 101)

Cemetery of Kings

Noëlla Rouget (25 December 1919 – 22 November 2020) was a French Resistance member and teacher.

Guy-Olivier Segond

1945–2020 (age 75)

Cemetery of Kings

Hans R. Pruppacher

1930–2020 (age 90)

Fluntern Cemetery

Hans R. Pruppacher was a renowned physicist specializing in atmospheric science and cloud physics.

Nessim Gaon

1922–2022 (age 100)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

Nessim Gaon was a Sudanese-born Swiss-Israeli businessman and philanthropist known for his international trade ventures ...

Irène Schweizer

1941–2024 (age 83)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Irène Schweizer was a pioneering pianist whose bold improvisations and advocacy reshaped modern jazz.

Ruth Schweikert

1964–2023 (age 59)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Ruth Schweikert (15 July 1964 – 4 June 2023) was a Swiss writer.

Ruth Handschin

1949–2020 (age 71)

Cemetery Nordheim

Ruth Handschin was a painter whose luminous work invited contemplation of memory and light.

Adolf Lüchinger

1928–2020 (age 92)

Cemetery Hönggerberg

Adolf Lüchinger was a judge known for his principled decisions and compassionate leadership in the courtroom.

Klaus Itten

1944–2023 (age 79)

Cemetery Hönggerberg

Klaus Itten (1944–2023) was a distinguished professor.

Heinrich Keller

1940–2021 (age 81)

Rosenberg cemetery

Heinrich Keller was a musician whose performances and teaching touched the lives of many aspiring artists.

Renate Bodmer

1939–2020 (age 81)

Rosenberg cemetery

Renate Bodmer was an artist celebrated for her sensitive treatment of light and form.

Albert Eggli

1932–2023 (age 91)

Rosenberg cemetery

Albert Eggli was a politician known for his thoughtful leadership and dedication to public service.

Christian Chrigel Hunziker

1955–2023 (age 68)

Rosenberg cemetery

Christian Chrigel Hunziker was an entrepreneur who combined innovation with community-minded leadership.

Bruno Gremminger

1930–2020 (age 90)

Rosenberg cemetery

Fritz Schumann

1938–2022 (age 84)

Rosenberg cemetery

Erich Müller

1921–2023 (age 102)

Rosenberg cemetery

Politician Erich Müller leaves behind a legacy of thoughtful dialogue and public service.

Richard Ernst

1933–2021 (age 88)

Rosenberg cemetery

Richard Robert Ernst (14 August 1933 – 4 June 2021) was a Swiss physical chemist and Nobel laureate.

Franz Böni

1952–2023 (age 71)

Rosenberg cemetery

Michael Gempart

1934–2023 (age 89)

Rosenberg cemetery

Egon Parolari

1924–2022 (age 98)

Rosenberg cemetery

Musician Egon Parolari enriched lives with his graceful performances and mentorship.

Robert Heuberger

1922–2021 (age 99)

Rosenberg cemetery

Robert K.

Felix Loetscher

1934–2021 (age 87)

Rosenberg cemetery

Felix Loetscher was an architect whose designs contributed significantly to contemporary architectural practice.

Alex Freihart

1933–2020 (age 87)

Rosenberg cemetery

Actor Alex Freihart was celebrated for his heartfelt performances and enduring stage presence.

Herbert Lengeler

1931–2021 (age 90)

Cemetery of Commugny

Herbert Lengeler was an experimental physicist whose research advanced scientific knowledge and understanding.

Peter Arbenz

1937–2023 (age 86)

Friedhof Seen

Paul Hänni

1927–2020 (age 93)

Friedhof Oberwinterthur

Paul Hänni (18 September 1927 – 19 December 2020) was a Swiss wrestler.

Othmar Werder

1934–2020 (age 86)

Friedhof Seen

Othmar Werder was a dedicated Swiss footballer whose steady presence on the field inspired teammates and supporters alik...

René Meyer

1932–2022 (age 90)

Friedhof Oberwinterthur

Heiri Vogt

1941–2021 (age 80)

Friedhof Oberwinterthur

Heiri Vogt devoted decades of service to public life, earning respect for his thoughtful leadership in Swiss politics.

Laurent Dominicé

1929–2021 (age 92)

Cemetery of Genthod

Laurent Dominicé was a Swiss resident who lived for 92 years before being buried at the Cemetery of Genthod in 2021.

Sárolta Izabella Habsburg-Lothringen, Princess of Hungary

1940–2020 (age 80)

Cemetery of Collonge-Bellerive

Sárolta Izabella Habsburg-Lothringen was a Hungarian princess born in Budapest in 1940 who lived until 2020 and was bur...

Christian Dominicé

1931–2021 (age 90)

Cemetery of Genthod

Christian Dominicé was a Geneva-born Swiss resident who lived for 90 years before being buried at the Cemetery of Genth...

Yvonne Delcour

1932–2024 (age 92)

Ghent

Yvonne Delcour was the pseudonym of Yvonne Verschueren (8 May 1932 – 20 August 2024), a Belgian actress.

Lutgart Simoens

1928–2020 (age 92)

Edegem

Lutgart Simoens was a radio personality from Edegem known for her engaging broadcasts and connection with audiences.

Patrick Delsemme

1974–2022 (age 48)

Beyne-Heusay

Patrick Delsemme (13 September 1974 – 8 December 2022) was a Belgian snooker player from Liège.

Fabrice Demeure de Lespaul

1954–2020 (age 66)

Neufmaison

Fabrice Demeure de Lespaul was a notary in Neufmaison who served his community with integrity and legal expertise.

Henri Vernes

1918–2021 (age 103)

Tournai

Charles-Henri-Jean Dewisme (16 October 1918 – 25 July 2021), better known by his pen name Henri Vernes (French pronunc...

Louis Leloup

1929–2025 (age 96)

Seraing

Louis Leloup was a glassblower from Seraing whose skillful artistry preserved the traditions of his craft.

Abdul Aziz Al-Astal

1940–2022 (age 82)

Schaerbeek Cemetery

Abdul Aziz Al-Astal was a diplomat who dedicated his career to international relations and cross-cultural understanding.

Willy Walravens

1938–2023 (age 85)

Schepdaal

Willy Walravens was a lawyer from Schepdaal who dedicated his career to justice and the service of his clients.

Bernard de Give

1913–2020 (age 107)

Scourmont Abbey

Bernard de Give (8 May 1913 – 27 January 2020) was a Belgian priest and writer who became a monk of Scourmont Abbey.

Herman Magnus

1936–2024 (age 88)

Droeshout

Herman Magnus was a venerable politician known for his steady devotion to civic life.

Betty Duesberg

1932–2021 (age 89)

Museum François Duesberg

Betty Duesberg was a devoted steward of the François Duesberg Museum and its treasures.

Lou Deprijck

1946–2023 (age 77)

Wannebecq

Francis Jean "Lou" Deprijck (French pronunciation: [lu dəpʁɛk]; 11 January 1946 – 19 September 2023) was a Belgian ...

Grand Jojo

1936–2021 (age 85)

Groot-Bijgaarden

Jules Jean Vanobbergen (6 July 1936 – 1 December 2021) was a Belgian singer-songwriter better known as Grand Jojo in F...

Yves Teicher

1962–2022 (age 60)

Robermont Cemetery

Yves Teicher was a jazz violinist whose innovative artistry contributed significantly to the jazz music scene.