Douglas Hoeft

Douglas Hoeft
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1993 – December 17, 2002
Succeeded byRuth Munson
Personal details
BornDouglas Laton Hoeft
(1942-05-26)May 26, 1942
Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 2002(2002-12-17) (aged 60)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Elizabeth Bayless
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(m. 1964)​
Children2
Parent(s)William Frank Hoeft
Janet Smith
EducationDenison University (BA)
Northwestern University
Northern Illinois University (EdD)
ProfessionPolitician, educator

Douglas Laton Hoeft (May 26, 1942 – December 17, 2002) was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives.

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. For a time prior to his political career, he was a coal miner. He served on the Illinois RiverWatch Network Steering Committee.

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.

References

  1. ↑ Ryan, George (ed.). "Legislative Branch". Illinois Blue Book 1993-1994. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 65. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Pollock, James. "New RiverWatch Network to protect Illinois' streams and rivers". Illinois Issues. 19 (7).
  4. ↑ Douglas Laton Hoeft-obituary
  5. ↑ Osmond, Joann. "Transcription Debate: 95th General Assembly, 302nd Legislative Day" (PDF). Illinois House of Representatives. p. 10.