Tony Lindauer '60 was born in Louisville and grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Portland. Portland was a close-knit neighborhood where taking care of your neighbor, hard work and community involvement were the norm, not the exception. Tony still holds those values close to his heart. Tony learned early in life the value of hard work and integrity as he saw his father rise from a coal handler to plant engineer at LG&E's Cane Run station.

Tony's devotion to faithful worship and a good education also began at an early age. He attended St. Cecilia Catholic School and then St. Mary's College Seminary. Deciding the priesthood was not his calling, Tony enrolled at Trinity High School for his senior year.

After graduating from Trinity in 1960, Tony worked as a pipe fitter's helper, constructing the second phase of the Cane Run Plant for LG&E. He then accepted a job at Kitchen Kompact in the finish department and worked his way up to management. He also enrolled at the University of Louisville, where he earned a bachelor's degree with highest honors in English. He completed post-graduate studies at Spalding University and received certification as a teacher. During his U of L years, Tony met his wife, Anne.

Shortly after marrying Anne, Tony launched his own business restoring historic homes and buildings. What began as a one-man business evolved into a successful, award-winning company, TLC Restorations, Inc. The company was recognized as one of the most respected restoration companies in Louisville. TLC Restorations restored the interior of Jack Fry's Restaurant in 1980 and its facade in 2002, winning first-place awards in both Jefferson County and statewide with the Home Builders Association. He also garnered an award from the Louisville Historical League for his restoration of three buildings on East Market Street.

While Tony made time for his family, established his business, actively practiced his faith and served as a cantor at St. Agnes Catholic Church, he also gave back to the community. In 1980, he started the popular Summer Concert Series in Willow Park. Tony's philosophy for the Sunday evening concerts has been to create a sense of neighborhood and community through music. Tony has further served our community as a founding member of the Jefferson County Environmental Trust Oversight Board, as a member of the Otter Creek Task Force and former president of the Cherokee Triangle Neighborhood Association.

Tony's commitment to family, faith and community became his impetus for seeking the office of Jefferson County property valuation administrator in 2006, an office he held at the time of his Hall of Fame induction. The Jefferson County PVA's office is the largest PVA office in Kentucky. The Jefferson County PVA is a locally elected official who is charged with assessing all property, both real and personal. Tony was honored for his work as PVA by receiving the Kentucky Chapter IAAO Member of the Year Award and the Kentucky PVA Association Outstanding Assessment Jurisdiction Award, both in 2008. In 2011, Tony was elected by his peers to the Kentucky Chapter of the International Association of Assessing Officers.

Tony also received the Mayor's Citation for Outstanding Service (1983), the Mayor's Citation for Bravery (1987) and the Mayor's Citation for Outstanding Service (2003). Additionally, Tony was named Honorary Chief of Police (1987). As well, Tony is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and the Woodcock Honor Society. Among his many talents, Tony is an accomplished songwriter with an extensive publishing catalogue. A few of his songs have been recorded by well-known artists.

Tony embodies the Trinity ideal of "Brothers for Life," as he supports his fellow alumni and his alma mater in many ways. He also is a member of the brotherhood of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Father Abram J. Ryan division in Louisville, an Irish-Catholic fraternal organization. Among other activities, the Hibernians present the Shillelagh to the winner of the annual Trinity-St. Xavier varsity football game. Tony has taken part in many Shillelagh presentations for Shamrock victories, his face awash with delight.

Tony and Anne have four children: Mark (DeSales, 1983), Greg (DeSales, 1985) and Antonia (Manual, 1998) Lindauer, and Dee Ford (Atherton, 1982). They also have 13 grandchildren: Will and Erin Ford, Rachel Miller, Gabi Woodcox and Emily, Eli, Jeremiah, Eva, Tamari, Brody, Molly, Thad and Ryan Lindauer. Tony and Anne are members of St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Inducted 2012

L - Hall of Fame

Brad Lampley

Coach Dennis Lampley

Joseph Landenwich

Charles Leis

The Reverend John B. Lenahan

Tony Lindauer

Lawrence R. Link Jr.

Lawrence R. Link Jr.