In memory of

Ruedi Widmer-Schmuki

77 years · 3 November 1948 — 22 August 2026 · Gommiswald, St. Gallen

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Völlig unerwartet stellte eine schwere Krankheit unser Leben auf den Kopf. Nach kurzer Zeit mussten wir viel zu früh Abschied nehmen von meinem lieben Mann, unserem Papi und Grosspapi Ruedi Widmer-Schmuki. Wir vermissen dich:

Wir vermissen dich

  • Vreni Widmer-Schmuki
  • Dieter und Barbara Widmer-Freuler mit Fabian und Tobias
  • Andrea und Stefan Eicher-Widmer mit Carmen und Samira
  • Geschwister und Verwandte

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  • Benediktiner-Missionare, Abtei St. Otmarsberg, 8730 Uznach

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  • Benediktiner-Missionare, Abtei St. Otmarsberg, 8730 Uznach

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Funeral and visitation

WhenSunday 27 September, 09:00
WherePfarrkirche ErnetschwilErnetschwil

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