Longtime Greendale Councilman Honored with Circle of Corydon Award

Doc Wilson spent more than 30 years on council.

Walter "Doc" Wilson shaking hands with Mayor Vince Karsteter. Photo provided.

(Greendale, Ind.) - A longtime City of Greendale Councilman was honored on Wednesday night. 

Walter "Doc" Wilson first ran for Town Council in 1972. He lost a close race and told himself it would not happen again. 

In 1976, Doc ran again and won handily and was never beaten in another election. He was on council so long that he admittedly is "not quite sure if he served eight or nine terms." 

At Wednesday's Greendale Town Council Meeting, Doc received Circle of Corydon Award, which established in 2017 by Governor Eric Holcomb. It honors Hoosiers who have made remarkable contributions to the betterment of Indiana and its people, demonstrating through life and service, qualities exemplified by the state’s greatest citizens.

Doc saw Greendale go from a town to a city, and was 85 years old when he retired, having served either 32 or 36 years - which makes him one of the oldest serving council persons in the state. 

"With his quick wit and wisdom, he leaves a legacy that will be hard to match," said Mayor Vince Karsteter. 

Doc was raised in Brookville. After graduating from Brookville High, he attended Xavier University and the Indiana University Dental School (Class of 1963). After earning his degree, he returned to Brookville for four years before moving to Greendale and practicing another 33 years.