Hans B. Ringger

Hans B. Ringger
Photograph of Hans B. Ringger
First Quorum of the Seventy
6 April 1985 (aged 59) – 30 September 1995 (aged 69)
Called by Spencer W. Kimball
End reason Granted general authority emeritus status
Emeritus General Authority
30 September 1995 (aged 69) – 18 October 2010 (aged 84)
Called by Gordon B. Hinckley
Personal details
Born Hans Benjamin Ringger
2 November 1925
Zürich, Switzerland
Died 18 October 2010 (aged 84)
Basel, Switzerland

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 to his death and was the first native of Switzerland to become a general authority of the LDS Church.

Ringger was born in Zurich, Switzerland to Latter-day Saint parents Carl Ringger and Maria Reif. Prior to his becoming a general authority, Ringger served in the church as a bishop, stake president, and Regional Representative of the Twelve Apostles. 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. His father Carl Ringger served as an LDS Church stake patriarch for many years.

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 grown children.

Ringger died at home in Basel, Switzerland at age 84.

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