William Richert (mayor)
American politician (1858–1912) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Richert (October 28, 1858 – June 16, 1912[1]) served as acting Mayor of Detroit, from March 22 to April 5, 1897, following the resignation of Hazen S. Pingree.
William Richert | |
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| 40th Mayor of Detroit | |
| In office 1897–1897 | |
| Preceded by | Hazen S. Pingree |
| Succeeded by | William C. Maybury |
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| Born | October 28, 1858 Germany |
| Died | June 16, 1912 (aged 53) Detroit, Michigan |
Biography
Richert's family moved from the German Empire to the United States when he was a teenager, and he became a grocer and wholesale liquor distributor. He served on the Detroit City Council as a Republican[2] from 1890 to 1897, and as its president in 1895 and 1897.[3] When Hazen S. Pingree was elected Governor of Michigan in 1897, Richert served as acting mayor until a special election was held.[4] He ran unsuccessfully for state senate in 1899.[5]
Richert later assisted a number of Germans to settle in Alameda, Saskatchewan.[6] He also worked as a foreman for the Detroit Board of Public Works.
William Richert died in Detroit on June 16, 1912.[7] He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit.[1]
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