Hilmar Moore

Hilmar Guenther Moore (/ˈhɪlmər ˈɡʊnθər/; July 28, 1920 December 4, 2012) was an American rancher and long-time mayor of Richmond, Texas, for over 60 years. He was the longest-serving mayor in Texas, and possibly the United States.

Hilmar Moore
Moore in September 2012
Mayor of Richmond, Texas
In office
September 22, 1949  December 4, 2012
Preceded byWilbert Lee Ansel
Succeeded byEvalyn W. Moore
Personal details
Born
Hilmar Guenther Moore

(1920-07-28)July 28, 1920
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
DiedDecember 4, 2012(2012-12-04) (aged 92)
Richmond, Texas, U.S.
Political partyIndependent
Spouses
Hallie Kelley Peareson
(died 1982)
    Evalyn Wendt
    (m. 1984)
    Parents
    • John M. Moore Jr. (father)
    • Dorothea Guenther Moore (mother)
    Alma materUniversity of Texas School of Law
    Known forLongest-serving Mayor in Texas
    Military service
    Allegiance United States
    Branch/serviceUnited States Army Air Corps
    Years of service1942–1945
    Unit4th Emergency Rescue Squadron
    Battles/wars
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