A graduate of Butler High School and a 4th generation farmer, Carl has lived most of his life in Bates County. He lived for a time in Kansas, where he met his wife Terry of 36 years. Together they have seven children and 12 grandchildren. Four of their children have served in the military and one is still active duty.
Carl has been an active member of Bates County Cattlemen for over 25 years, serving as Treasurer, Vice President and President. He has also served as Director of Missouri Cattlemen Association for 10 years, and was on the MCA Beef House Committee for three years.
Carl is an active member of his church, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Butler, serving on the Parish Council for over 10 years and is co-chair for their annual Lenten Fish Fry’s. Terry has worked at Bates County Memorial Hospital and is presently employed at Butler High School, where she has been for over 20 years.
Those who know Carl describe him as hard-working, honest and fair. He is looking forward to the opportunity to serve Bates County.
Paid for by Carl Bettels for Assessor, Lonnie Duckworth, Treasurer.
