Anna Furrer-Omlin, the oldest living person in Switzerland, passed away in Erstfeld, Canton of Uri, on 23 February, at the age of 111 years, 245 days, according to Todesanzeigenportal.
Furrer-Omlin was born as Martha Omlin in Sachseln, a village in the Swiss canton of Obwalden, on 23 June 1913. She grew up on a farm with her four sisters and two brothers, and would work on the farm after school. As a young adult, she was employed as a waitress in several restaurants.
She met her husband, Ambros Furrer, at a costume festival, and the pair were married in 1949 in Sachseln. They had two sons, and rented an apartment in Taubach before purchasing their own property. Her husband was a railwayman, and the couple enjoyed discounted travel as a result, with Ticino being their favourite destination. Furrer-Omlin was widowed in 1989.
She was a member of the 13er club in Erstfeld, Uri, which was comprised of people born in 1913 who met regularly and partook in small outings. By the time she reached centenarian status, she had outlived all of her fellow members.
On 23 February 2024, following the passing of 111-year-old Marie Guerne, she became the oldest living person in Switzerland.
After her passing, it is believed that 110-year-old Francine Grandjean, a resident of L’Orient, Vaud, became the nation’s oldest living resident.
The featured image was taken on her 105th birthday, and sourced from Luzerner Zeitung.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Anna Furrer-Omlin during this difficult time.
