Merlin Dick Hulse[1] (born September 21, 1923) is an American former politician and farmer in the state of Iowa.

Merlin Hulse
Member of the Iowa Senate
In office
1977–1985
Personal details
Born
Merlin Dick Hulse

(1923-09-21) September 21, 1923 (age 101)
Clarence, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Darleen Prange
(m. 1945)
Children2
OccupationPolitician, farmer, educator

Biography

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Hulse was born in Clarence, Iowa, to Richard and Eleanor Hulse . He graduated Clarence High School in 1941. He served in the Iowa State Senate from 1977 to 1985 as a Republican.[2] As of September 2020, Hulse lives in Tipton, Iowa.[3] He is a farmer and educator who was recognised as Cedar County Outstanding Young Farmer in 1957 and Master Swine Producer in 1965.[4]

Hulse turned 100 on September 21, 2023.[5]

References

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  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Representative". Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Birthday Merlin Hulse". The Gazette. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Senator Merlin D. Hulse".
  5. ^ "100th Birthday of former State Senator Merlin D. Hulse". The Gazette. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2024.