| Albert W. Hachmeister | |
| Birth Date: | 1 June 1918 |
| Birth Place: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Chicago, Illinois |
| Education: | Northwestern University |
| Office: | Member of the Illinois House of Representatives |
| Party: | Republican |
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]
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]