Douglas Hoeft

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.[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
  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. Springfield, Illinois: Sangamon State University. 19 (2).
  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.


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