Hans B. Ringger
Hans Benjamin Ringger (2 November 1925 – 18 October 2010) was a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1985 until his death and was the first native of Switzerland to become a general authority of the LDS Church.
| Hans B. Ringger | |
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| First Quorum of the Seventy | |
| April 6, 1985 – September 30, 1995 | |
| Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
| End reason | Granted general authority emeritus status |
| Emeritus General Authority | |
| September 30, 1995 – October 18, 2010 | |
| Called by | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hans Benjamin Ringger 2 November 1925 Zürich, Switzerland |
| Died | 18 October 2010 (aged 84) Basel, Switzerland |
Ringger was born in Zurich, Switzerland to Latter-day Saint parents Carl Ringger and Maria Reif. His father, Carl, served for many years in the church as a stake patriarch. Prior to becoming a general authority, Ringger served in the church as a bishop, stake president, and regional representative. Ringger became a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1985. On September 30, 1995, Ringger was given general authority emeritus status and released from active duties in the church.
Ringger married Helene Susy Zimmer in 1952 and they were sealed in the Swiss Temple after it was completed in 1955. The couple had four children.
Ringger died at home in Basel, Switzerland at age 84.
References
- “Elder Hans B. Ringger of the First Quorum of the Seventy,” Ensign, May 1985, p. 91
- Dennis B. Neuenschwander, "Elder Hans B. Ringger: 'One of the truly great souls'", Church News, 2010-11-13.
- Marianne Holman, "Elder Hans B. Ringger dies at age 84", Church News, 2010-10-21