IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Andrea H. Schuler (1941–2026, Switzerland)

It is with immense sadness that we bid farewell to Dr. Andrea H. Schuler 1941-2026), a highly committed Life Member and an esteemed former Executive President of Europa Nostra, who passed away on 2 November 2026. Europa Nostra expresses its gratitude for Dr. Andrea H. Schuler’s strong dedication to the cause of cultural heritage in Switzerland and in Europe as a whole.

 

Dr. Andrea H. Schuler was Vice-President of Domus Antiqua Helvetica – the Swiss Association of Owners of Historic Houses, Member of the Central Board of Schweizer Heimatschutz – the Swiss Heritage Society, and Member of the Board of a number of Swiss associations and foundations in the fields of heritage and music.

Dr. Andrea H. Schuler was active in our organisation as a Council Member (since 1991) as well as Chair of the Jury of the Europa Nostra Awards (1994-2001). He served as Vice-President of Europa Nostra from 2000 to 2006 and as Executive President of Europa Nostra from 2006 to 2009. In these roles, Dr. Andrea H. Schuler contributed to a significant development of our pan-European organisation during the first decade of the new millennium.

Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović, Secretary General of Europa Nostra, stated: “The dedication and generosity of Andrea H. Schuler to Europa Nostra was exemplary. He and his wife Amrose acted as ambassadors of Europa Nostra on many occasions and recruited many new Swiss members. We particularly remember the most successful Europa Nostra Conference which we organised with his valuable help in Luzern in 2001. I learnt a lot from Andrea and feel indebted for his loyal support and invaluable advice.”

Europa Nostra remains deeply indebted to Dr. Andrea H. Schuler for his long and distinguished service to our organisation. We shall cherish and carry forward his legacy.