Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Zurich. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Father David William Bauer (Professional hockey)
He was born in Kitchener (ON) on November 2, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Goderich (ON) on November 9, 1988 (a Wednesday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Kitchener Mt. Hope Cemetery (Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario).
Goderich is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Zurich.
Arthur Meighen (10th & 12th Prime Minister of Canada (July 1920 - December 1921 & June 1926 - September 1926))
He was born in Anderson (ON) on June 16, 1874 (a Tueday) and died in Toronto (ON) on August 5, 1960 (a Friday) at the age of 86. He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery (Perth County, Ontario).
Anderson is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Zurich.
Albert Charles 'Babe' Siebert (Professional hockey)
He was born in Plattsville (ON) on January 14, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Zurich on August 25, 1939 (a Friday) at the age of 35. He is buried at Woodland Cemetery (Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario).
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.