Albert_W._Hachmeister

Albert W. Hachmeister

Albert W. Hachmeister

American publisher and politician

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]

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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

  1. [1]
    Illinois Blue Book (1965-1966). State of Illinois. 1967. p. 228.
  2. [2]
    "Former House GOP leader Hachmeister dies". The Chicago Tribune. July 29, 1980. p. 25. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  3. [3]
    Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922
  4. [4]
    1900 United States Federal Census
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