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André Oltramare

1884–1947 (age 63)

Petit-Saconnex Cemetery

André Oltramare was a politician who lived from 1884 to 1947.

Armand Dufaux

1883–1941 (age 58)

Petit-Saconnex Cemetery

Armand Dufaux was an inventive pioneer whose work advanced early aviation.

Ignaz Friedman

1882–1948 (age 66)

Petit-Saconnex Cemetery

Ignaz Friedman was a composer who lived from 1882 to 1948.

Alexandre Freytag

1870–1947 (age 77)

Cartigny cemetery

Alexandre Freytag was a community-minded individual remembered for fostering thoughtful connections.

Charles Ferdinand Ramuz

1878–1947 (age 69)

Pully cemetery

Charles Ferdinand Ramuz was a writer who lived from 1878 to 1947.

Emile-Robert Blanchet

1877–1943 (age 66)

Pully cemetery

Emile-Robert Blanchet was a composer admired for the poetic resonance of his music.

Émilie Gourd

1879–1946 (age 67)

Cemetery of Chambésy

Émilie Gourd was a journalist who lived from 1879 to 1946.

William Montillet

1879–1940 (age 61)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

William Montillet was a composer who created music filled with thoughtful expression.

Maurice Fatio

1897–1943 (age 46)

Cemetery of Genthod

Maurice Fatio was an architect who lived from 1897 to 1943.

Guillaume Favre

1875–1942 (age 67)

Cemetery of Gy

Guillaume Favre served his country with steady leadership and is remembered at the Cemetery of Gy.

Henri Speckner

1876–1947 (age 71)

Cemetery of Saint George

Henri Speckner was a businessperson who lived from 1876 to 1947.

Daniel Pomeroy Rhodes

1876–1949 (age 73)

Cemetery of Saint George

Daniel Pomeroy Rhodes lived a life of quiet stewardship and is remembered at the Cemetery of Saint George.

Henryk Opieński

1870–1942 (age 72)

Cemetery of Tolochenaz

Henryk Opieński was a writer who lived from 1870 to 1942.

Georg Willi

1884–1946 (age 62)

Hof cemetery

Georg Willi championed thoughtful public service and rests at the Hof cemetery.

Hélène de Pourtalès

1868–1945 (age 77)

Cemetery of Mies

Guy de Pourtalès

1881–1941 (age 60)

Etoy cemetery

Guy de Pourtalès enchanted readers with his writing and is remembered at the Etoy cemetery.

Ernst Rinderspacher

1879–1949 (age 70)

Cemetery of the Fex-Crasta chapel

Charles l'Eplattenier

1874–1946 (age 72)

cimetière de la Charrière

Charles l'Eplattenier shaped the built world with thoughtful architecture and rests at the cimetière de la Charrière.

Willy Roth

1908–1952 (age 44)

Burg im Leimental

Jean Crotti

1878–1958 (age 80)

Fribourg

Jean Crotti enriched modern art with bold color and is remembered in Fribourg.

Éléonore Niquille

1897–1957 (age 60)

Bern

Clara Busch

1876–1959 (age 83)

Biel/Bienne

Clara Busch's commitment to her community is fondly remembered in Biel/Bienne.

Rudolf Caracciola

1901–1959 (age 58)

Lugano

Robert Walser

1878–1956 (age 78)

Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Robert Walser's prose remains treasured and his memory rests in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

Damyan Velchev

1883–1954 (age 71)

Vevey

Adolf Oswald

1870–1956 (age 86)

Fluntern Cemetery

Adolf Oswald's compassionate care left an enduring legacy and he rests at Fluntern Cemetery.

Aimée Rapin

1868–1956 (age 88)

Cemetery of Kings

Paul Lachenal

1884–1955 (age 71)

Cemetery of Kings

Paul Lachenal guided civic life with integrity and is honored at the Cemetery of Kings.

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze

1865–1950 (age 85)

Cemetery of Kings

Noëlle Roger

1874–1953 (age 79)

Cemetery of Kings

Noëlle Roger was a Swiss writer whose compassionate storytelling captured the spirit of her times.

Otto zu Windisch-Graetz

1873–1952 (age 79)

Castagnola-Cassarate

Prince Friedrich Leopold of Prussia

1895–1954 (age 59)

Castagnola-Cassarate

Prince Friedrich Leopold of Prussia spent his life as a painter whose works brought serenity to observers of the natural...

Robert Grimm

1881–1958 (age 77)

Bremgarten cemetery

Ernst Nobs

1886–1957 (age 71)

Cemetery Manegg

Ernst Nobs was a pioneering Social Democratic politician who guided Switzerland with steadiness and social conscience.

Ernst Zahn

1867–1952 (age 85)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Othmar Schoeck

1886–1957 (age 71)

Cemetery Manegg

Othmar Schoeck was a distinguished Swiss composer celebrated for his lyrical songs and operas.

Paolo Kind

1880–1952 (age 72)

Cemetery Daleu

Toni Wolff

1888–1953 (age 65)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Toni Wolff was an influential psychologist who helped shape Jungian thought and championed the study of the feminine psy...

Robert Oboussier

1900–1957 (age 57)

Cemetery Manegg

Hans Hofmann

1897–1957 (age 60)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Hans Hofmann was an architect whose thoughtful designs enriched Swiss public architecture.

Ernst Fiedler

1861–1954 (age 93)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Gian Mohr

1885–1956 (age 71)

Cemetery Daleu

Gian Mohr was a respected Swiss politician remembered for his steady commitment to public service.

Alfred Polgar

1873–1955 (age 82)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Gilberte de Courgenay

1896–1957 (age 61)

Cemetery Nordheim

Gilberte de Courgenay was a beloved wartime nurse and caretaker whose kindness uplifted Swiss soldiers.

Willy Burkhard

1900–1955 (age 55)

Cemetery Nordheim

Adrien Turel

1890–1957 (age 67)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Adrien Turel was a Swiss writer whose reflective prose captured the quiet dramas of daily life.

Paul Robert Bing

1878–1956 (age 78)

Wolfgottesacker

Emil Beurmann

1862–1951 (age 89)

Wolfgottesacker

Emil Beurmann was a Basel-based writer who celebrated regional culture while engaging with wider literary movements.

Adam David

1872–1959 (age 87)

Wolfgottesacker

Burkhard Mangold

1873–1950 (age 77)

Wolfgottesacker

Burkhard Mangold was a respected engraver whose work reflected the dignity of everyday Swiss life.