Dick Strahs

1923–1988 (age 65)

Casino Executive

Biography

Dick Strahs, born in 1923, earned respect as a casino executive who balanced operational acumen with a genuine care for the teams he led.

He rests at Palm Memorial Park Cemetery, remembered for steady leadership and for championing the people behind the scenes of Nevada's gaming world.

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