Albert William Hachmeister (June 1, 1918 – July 28, 1980) was an American publisher and politician who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.[1][2]
Albert W. Hachmeister | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1, 1918 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 1980 (aged 62) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Northwestern University |
Hachmeister was elected to the Illinois House seven times for the 12th District of Chicago from 1952–66 and served as the House minority leader.[2]
He was born in Chicago to Walter Hachmeister and Margaret Becker.[3] His maternal grandparents were German immigrants, and his paternal grandparents were first-generation German Americans.[4] Hachmeister was educated at Lake View High School and Northwestern University. He worked as a publisher, editor, and marketing consultant. He was also vice chairman of the Boy Scouts of America.[2]
He died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, aged 62, after a lengthy illness.[2]
References
edit- ^ Illinois Blue Book (1965-1966). State of Illinois. 1967. p. 228.
- ^ a b c d "Former House GOP leader Hachmeister dies". The Chicago Tribune. July 29, 1980. p. 25. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922
- ^ 1900 United States Federal Census