Douglas Hoeft
Douglas Laton Hoeft (May 26, 1942 – December 17, 2002) was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Douglas Hoeft | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1993 – December 17, 2002 | |
| Succeeded by | Ruth Munson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Laton Hoeft May 26, 1942 Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | December 17, 2002 (aged 60) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Bayless (m. 1964) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | William Frank Hoeft Janet Smith |
| Education | Denison University (BA) Northwestern University Northern Illinois University (EdD) |
| Profession | Politician, educator |
Hoeft was born May 26, 1942, in Rochester, Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of Arts at Denison University and a doctorate of education at Northern Illinois University. Hoeft became the Kane County Regional Superintendent of Schools from 1987 to 1993.[1] For a time prior to his political career, he was a coal miner.[2] He served on the Illinois RiverWatch Network Steering Committee.[3][4]
Hoeft died December 17, 2002, the same day as fellow Republican Timothy H. Osmond. He was succeeded by Ruth Munson, who took office December 30, 2002.[5]
References
- Ryan, George (ed.). "Legislative Branch". Illinois Blue Book 1993-1994. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 65. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- Pollock, James (February 1, 1993). "New members of Illinois House: The issues they view as most important to constituents and state". Illinois Issues. 19 (2). Springfield, Illinois: Sangamon State University.
- Pollock, James. "New RiverWatch Network to protect Illinois' streams and rivers". Illinois Issues. 19 (7).
- Douglas Laton Hoeft-obituary
- Osmond, Joann. "Transcription Debate: 95th General Assembly, 302nd Legislative Day" (PDF). Illinois House of Representatives. p. 10.
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