10 Facts About Don Hoefler

1.

Donald C Hoefler was an American journalist, well known for using the term "Silicon Valley" for the first time in print.

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2.

Don Hoefler began his career in electronics journalism as a publicist for Fairchild Semiconductor in Mountain View.

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3.

Don Hoefler subsequently worked as a reporter for Fairchild Publications, owner of Electronic News, and then held editorial positions with RCA Corp.

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4.

Don Hoefler was married to his wife Rachel Don Hoefler and together they lived in South San Francisco and in Cupertino during the 70s.

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5.

Don Hoefler had been married to Louise Don Hoefler for 41 years at the time of her death.

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6.

Don Hoefler was preceded in death by his son Stephen who died in 1983, at the age of 26.

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7.

Don Hoefler had three other children that survived him, oldest son David, daughter Elisabeth, and son Paul.

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8.

Don Hoefler was survived by his mother Mena, and brother William, along with his sisters Betsy and Carol.

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9.

Don Hoefler died at the age of 63 on April 15,1986, after a lengthy illness.

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10.

Don Hoefler later died at Fort Miley Veterans Hospital in San Francisco, California.

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