Wilhelm "Willi" Rescher (March 1, 1911 – September 25, 1983) was a German politician.
In 1925, Rescher joined the Young Communist League of Germany (KJVD).
After the Nazi Party seized power, Rescher joined the communist resistance.
He was imprisoned in Sonnenburg concentration camp in February 1933 on the grounds of "protective custody".
In December 1957, Rescher became mayor of Potsdam, succeeding Kurt Promnitz.