Willi Ritschard

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Willi Ritschard (sometimes Willy, September 28, 1918 - October 16, 1983) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1974-1983).

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 5, 1973 and died in office on October 16, 1983. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party.

During his time in office he held the following departments:

• Department of Transport, Communications and Energy (1974-1979)
• Federal Department of Finance (1980-1983)

He was President of the Confederation in 1978.

Preceded by Hans-Peter Tschudi

Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1974–1983

Succeeded by Otto Stich