Hilmar Moore
Hilmar Moore | |
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Moore in September 2012 | |
| Mayor of Richmond, Texas | |
| In office September 22, 1949 – December 4, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Wilbert Lee Ansel |
| Succeeded by | Evalyn W. Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hilmar Guenther Moore July 28, 1920 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 4, 2012 (aged 92) Richmond, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouses | Hallie Kelley Peareson
(died 1982)Evalyn Wendt (m. 1984) |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | University of Texas School of Law |
| Known for | Longest-serving Mayor in Texas |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Air Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Unit | 4th Emergency Rescue Squadron |
| Battles/wars | |
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.