Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Amsteg

All notices published in the municipality of Amsteg. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Walter Richli-Tresch
78 years · 16 May 2026 · Amsteg, Silenen, UR ·
Acknowledgement

Behüt' euch Gott und denkt an mich. Mein Dank ist gross, vergesst das nicht. Wir danken von Herzen für die grosse Anteilnahme und die vielen Zeichen der Verbundenheit beim Abschied von unserem lieben Walter «Walti» Richli-Tresch. Besonders danken wir: - der Seelsorgerin Andrea F. Meyer für die einfühlsame Gestaltung der Abschiedsfeier - der Sakristanin Anita Gamma und dem Organisten Jost Gerig - Dr. Peter Ink, Dr. Anna Zgraggen, Dr. Antonia Gächter und dem ganzen Team der Reusstal-Praxis, Altdorf - den Ärztinnen und Ärzten und dem Pflegepersonal des Kantonsspitals Uri - dem Team vom Haus B im Alters- und Pflegeheim Rosenberg in Altdorf - allen Verwandten, Freunden und Nachbarn - allen, die Walter auf seinem letzten Weg begleitet haben Herzlich, Intschi, im Juli 2026

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What to do in case of death in Amsteg?

An interactive checklist to guide you through the first administrative and personal steps.

  1. 1. Contact the doctor

    First 2 hours

    If the death occurs at home, immediately contact the family doctor or the 144 emergency service for the official confirmation of death and the issuance of the medical certificate (essential for all further steps).

  2. 2. Choose a funeral home

    Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.

  3. 3. Inform loved ones and the potential employer

    Before any public announcement, it is essential to personally inform the family, close friends, and any potential employer of the deceased.

  4. 4. Official notification to the Civil Registry Office

    Must be done at Zivilstandsamt Uri (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Amsteg

Amsteg is served by Zivilstandsamt Uri, the civil registry office for death declarations in canton UR.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Amsteg, contact Zivilstandsamt Uri at Marktgasse 6, 6460 Altdorf, by phone at +41 41 875 22 80 or by email at zivilstandsamt@ur.ch.

Zivilstandsamt Uri
+41 41 875 22 80

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Amsteg manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Silenen (Kirchweg, 6473 Silenen).

  • Friedhof Silenen (Kirchweg, 6473 Silenen)

    Friedhof Silenen is the main cemetery in Silenen, located at Kirchweg, 6473 Silenen. It offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium on site.

  • Friedhof Amsteg (Kirchweg, 6474 Amsteg)

    Friedhof Amsteg in Amsteg is located at Kirchweg, 6474 Amsteg. The cemetery offers inhumation and cremation services.

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