David Hundertmark celebrates 50 years at auction house
David Hundertmark at a recent auction. Between farming and running the local auction service, David’s time is easily filled. Submitted photo.
By Tracy Lindquist and Maren Lindquist
This March marked 50 years of auctioneering for Humboldt County auctioneer David Hundertmark. The auction service’s beginning dates back to 1966 with David’s uncle, Cletis Hundertmark.
David recalls that “at first I didn’t want to become an auctioneer.” However, In 1974, Cletis convinced David to attend auction school and form a partnership.
David can still recall his first auction with Cletis. “It was a benefit auction. I was past nervous. My stomach was coming right out of my ears.”
After 50 years, all signs of nerves are gone for the no longer rookie auctioneer.
Read about what he has liked about his half-century career in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.
