Willi Ritschard | |
|---|---|
 Ritschard in 1983 | |
| Member of the National Council | |
| In office 5 December 1955 – 1 December 1963 | |
| Constituency | Solothurn |
| Executive Councilor of Solothurn | |
| In office 1 January 1964 – 31 December 1973 | |
| Member of the Federal Council | |
| In office 1 January 1974 – 16 October 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Hans-Peter Tschudi |
| Succeeded by | Otto Stich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 September 1918 Deitingen, Solothurn, Switzerland |
| Died | 16 October 1983 (aged 65) Grenchenberg, Solothurn, Switzerland |
| Political party | Social Democratic |
| Profession | Heating engineer |
| Nickname | Willi National |
Willi Ritschard (sometimes Willy Ritschard; 28 September 1918 – 16 October 1983) was a Swiss politician of the Social Democratic Party (SP). He is remembered as the first and to date only working class member of the Federal Council, the Swiss government. Prior to that, he was also a member of the cantonal government of Solothurn and a member of the National Council.