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
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(died 1982)​
    Evalyn Wendt
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    (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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