Letter from C. Bud Young

I think something should be said upon the recent death of Carl Hullinger.  Carl will be missed by many in Daviess County.  Carl served the town of Winston admirably at one time as its mayor. He brought the town of Altamont and Winston together to form a sewage district with the assistance of the Green Hills Regional Planning District.  It was the first of its kind in the Green Hills area. I met with Carl in my capacity as presiding commissioner about county issues that affected areas in or near Winston. Carl also served on the Democratic Central Committee representing his township. He was nominated to Governor Carnahan and selected by him to operate the license bureau. He did that very well for 12 years and accumulated many awards for his performance in that office. (When Carl went for his license office training he stayed with then Lt. Gov. Roger Wilson, his wife’s relative.)

Prior to the license office, Carl worked in the remodeling and cabinet making business. Many of us remember when he remodeled the restrooms in the courthouse! If you were ever in them prior to 1992, you know what I mean!

During his life he would sing at his church and at the Winston picnics, sometimes he would sing solo and sometimes sing with his wife, Renee (Heldenbrand). He kept this up even after suffering from diabetes, heart problems, and double amputation of his legs. He could still joke even then.

Last week this newspaper had an article about volunteers. I will remember Carl as one of many Daviess County individuals that holds the honor of having been a Willing Community Volunteer.

Respectfully submitted,

C. Bud Young, Cameron