Robert A. Moore Sr., founder of Aquatrols Corp., dead at age 89

Robert A. Moore Sr., founder of Aquatrols Corp. of America, died on Nov. 4 at the age of 89. Known as Bob to anyone who knew him, Moore, who was a chemical engineer by education, began his career in the horticulture industry during the late 1950s after inventing the first wetting agent Aquagro. It was used to improve water penetration in soils and growing mixes. Moore worked with fellow horticulturalists Drs. Jim Boodley and Ray Sheldrake to overcome the difficulties associated with wetting up the Cornell Univ. peat-lite mix.
Moore is survived by his three children, Demie Moore, Tracy Jarman and Andy Moore, who continue to direct Aquatrols. Donations can be made to the Bob and Bobbie Moore Memorial Fund, c/o The Underwood Memorial Hospital Foundation, or the Aquatrols’ Robert A. Moore Endowment, c/o The Environmental Institute for Golf.

Pictured: Robert A. Moore Sr. (left) with children Demi Moore, Tracy Jarman and Andy Moore.
Photo courtesy of Aquatrols Corp. of America