Chester M. Scranton

1901–1976 (age 75)

Biography

Chester M. Scranton championed the entrepreneurial spirit of Elko while staying rooted in a sense of service, mentoring young professionals and supporting local civic efforts with both time and counsel. He believed that a thriving town relied on generosity as much as on hard work.

Outside of business he found joy in the wide open landscapes that surrounded him, taking every opportunity to celebrate the people who shaped the region. Those who knew him best remember a man of integrity, calm humor, and an abiding commitment to fairness.

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