dieter friedrich uchtdorf (born 6 november 1940) is a german aviator, airline executive and religious leader. he is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (lds church) since 2018. he was second counselor to thomas s. monson in the church's first presidency from 2008 until monson's death on 2 january 2018. he was born in protectorate of bohemia and moravia.