Marcia A. Tillisch (October 8, 1963 – November 20, 2014) was an American curler. She was a three-time national champion, once in women's and twice in mixed, and represented the United States at the 1995 World Women's Curling Championship.
Curling career Tillisch played lead for Lisa Schoeneberg in 1995 when they won the gold medal at the US National Championships with an undefeated 9–0 record. As national champions, Tillisch, Schoeneberg, and their other teammates Amy Wright and Lori Mountford continued on to represent the United States at the 1995 World Championship in Brandon, Manitoba. There they missed the playoffs, finishing tied for fifth with a 4–5 record. Tillisch was the top-ranked team at the championship with a 85% shooting percentage.
Personal life Tillisch was introduced to curling by her husband, Cal Tillisch. They both were very active in their local curling club in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Teams Women's Season Skip Third Second Lead Alternate Events 1993–94 Lisa Schoeneberg Amy Wright Lori Mountford Marcia Tillisch 1994–95 Lisa Schoeneberg Erika Brown Lori Mountford Marcia Tillisch Allison Darragh 1995 USWCC (6th)
Mixed Season Skip Third Second Lead Events 1990–91 Geoff Goodland Kathy Baldwin Cal Tillisch Marcia Tillisch 1991 USMxCC 1992–93 Geoff Goodland Lori Mountford Cal Tillisch Marcia Tillisch 1993 USMxCC
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