Flower Mound Mourns Passing of Town's First Mayor and Founding Father Bob Rheudasil

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Flower Mound Mourns Passing of Town's First Mayor and Founding Father Bob Rheudasil

The Flower Mound community is today honoring the life and mourning the loss of one of the Town’s most beloved and historically significant residents, Bob Rheudasil.

Mr. Rheudasil served as the Town’s first mayor in 1961, and was subsequently elected to three additional consecutive terms. He was also a leader in defeating Irving’s attempt to annex the area, which led to the incorporation of the Town of Flower Mound. He continued to remain active in the community during his lifetime, most recently serving on the Flower Mound Tree Board and as the 2008 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal.

One of the Town’s oldest and most visited parks bears his namesake, as does the local pond which is home to annual youth fishing contests. Originally from Paris, Texas, Mr. Rheudasil moved to Flower Mound in 1953 to work for Edward Marcus. He was recognized in a 2011 State of Texas Senate resolution for his role in the incorporation and development of Flower Mound.

The flags at all public facilities were lowered to half staff today to honor Mr. Rheudasil’s contributions to the Town and recognize the significance of his passing.

Posted 09/19/2011.