HOUSE RESOLUTION 774 passed by the Illinois House of Representatives on April 13, 2000.
Offered by Representatives Schoenberg - Hamos:
WHEREAS, the members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Al Tisdahl of Evanston, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Al Tisdahl was raised on Chicago's Northside; he worked his way through the University of Chicago, first as a Chicago Park District lifeguard, then as a Chicago Transit Authority bus driver; one of his passengers was his future wife, Elizabeth Beidler; and
WHEREAS, Al Tisdahl graduated from the University of Illinois law school and then served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war; he was a deep sea diver and submarine rescue team member; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tisdahl, a prominent and well respected attorney, was the head of the medical malpractice law firm of French, Kezelis & Kominiarek; he was active in the Democratic Party; he will be remembered for his love of children, especially the Evanston Youth Hockey Association, where he served as president of the board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tisdahl, despite a very busy professional life, was a devoted husband and father; he always had time for his children and their friends; and
WHEREAS, His passing will be felt by all that knew him, especially his loving wife, Elizabeth; his children, Kathy Hughes (Patrick Jr.), Douglas, and Mark; his granddaugther; his brother, Robert, and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all that knew him, the death of Al Tisdahl of Evanston, Illinois; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Elizabeth Tisdahl.
Al was a good friend -- a fellow Beaubien and Schurz compatriot, my undergraduate college roommate, groomsman at my wedding, and all-round bright, caring, strong-principled, Christian man taken from us far too soon. I, as with his family and many friends, miss him immensely. Dennis Mergen
(For photos of Al see pictures #23,24 & 25 under Dennis Mergen's profile)
Al and I were good friends during our time at Schurz. We continued our friendship while in college and beyond.
While we were in college I fondly remember his taking the train to San Francisco to visit during a school break. He brought along a cat that he had to work on (dissect?) for a biology class. He didn't get time to work on it during our time together so he booked a roomette on the return trip for the project. I never did hear if he got it done!
While Al was in the Navy he and Betty were stationed for a while at Hunter's Point near San Francisco. We got together frequently. I recall one weekend when we took their adopted blind son, Jean, to the Renaissance Pleasure Fair in Marin County. It was a heartwarming experience to see Al & Betty helping that young man "see" the fair through sound and touch.
Richard Haldeman
HOUSE RESOLUTION 774 passed by the Illinois House of Representatives on April 13, 2000.Offered by Representatives Schoenberg - Hamos:
WHEREAS, the members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Al Tisdahl of Evanston, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Al Tisdahl was raised on Chicago's Northside; he worked his way through the University of Chicago, first as a Chicago Park District lifeguard, then as a Chicago Transit Authority bus driver; one of his passengers was his future wife, Elizabeth Beidler; and
WHEREAS, Al Tisdahl graduated from the University of Illinois law school and then served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war; he was a deep sea diver and submarine rescue team member; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tisdahl, a prominent and well respected attorney, was the head of the medical malpractice law firm of French, Kezelis & Kominiarek; he was active in the Democratic Party; he will be remembered for his love of children, especially the Evanston Youth Hockey Association, where he served as president of the board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tisdahl, despite a very busy professional life, was a devoted husband and father; he always had time for his children and their friends; and
WHEREAS, His passing will be felt by all that knew him, especially his loving wife, Elizabeth; his children, Kathy Hughes (Patrick Jr.), Douglas, and Mark; his granddaugther; his brother, Robert, and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all that knew him, the death of Al Tisdahl of Evanston, Illinois; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Elizabeth Tisdahl.
Dennis Mergen
Al was a good friend -- a fellow Beaubien and Schurz compatriot, my undergraduate college roommate, groomsman at my wedding, and all-round bright, caring, strong-principled, Christian man taken from us far too soon. I, as with his family and many friends, miss him immensely. Dennis Mergen
(For photos of Al see pictures #23,24 & 25 under Dennis Mergen's profile)
Charles Edward Corr
Al and I were good friends during our time at Schurz. We continued our friendship while in college and beyond.
While we were in college I fondly remember his taking the train to San Francisco to visit during a school break. He brought along a cat that he had to work on (dissect?) for a biology class. He didn't get time to work on it during our time together so he booked a roomette on the return trip for the project. I never did hear if he got it done!
While Al was in the Navy he and Betty were stationed for a while at Hunter's Point near San Francisco. We got together frequently. I recall one weekend when we took their adopted blind son, Jean, to the Renaissance Pleasure Fair in Marin County. It was a heartwarming experience to see Al & Betty helping that young man "see" the fair through sound and touch.
I still think of him often. He is deeply missed.
Charley (Chuck) Corr