William Tomas Huyck ’60

William Tomas Huyck ’60 died peacefully in his sleep July 10, 2015, after a long illness. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he graduated from Roosevelt High School before matriculating at Dartmouth, where he majored in history, served on the staff of The Daily Dartmouth for four years and was involved with the Dartmouth Players. Following Dartmouth he earned his degree from the University of Chicago Law School. He practiced law in Chicago for nearly 50 years in both public and private sectors. Tom was a prosecutor for the U.S. attorney’s office and the U.S. Department of Justice before going into private practice. In 1984 he successfully argued the case Liparota v. United States before the U.S. Supreme Court. Tom was passionate about civil justice, particularly women’s rights. His eloquence made him an early, strong advocate for justice for all. Tom met his wife of 54 years, Margaret, while in high school. They dated at Dartmouth while she attended Vassar. In 1961 they both moved to Hyde Park to attend the University of Chicago, he for law and she for her doctorate in psychology. Tom was actively involved in the arts, loving music in particular. He served on the boards of the Chicago Children’s Choir and Chicago a cappella. He also loved biking, travel and touring visitors around his beloved city of Chicago. Tom is survived by Margaret, daughters Liz and Karen, granddaughter Madeline and countless friends and admirers.