Don-Laughlin-Obituary

Don Laughlin

LAUGHLIN, Nevada

May 4, 1931 – Oct 22, 2023

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BORN
May 4, 1931
DIED
October 22, 2023
LOCATION
LAUGHLIN, Nevada

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Don Laughlin was a developer, casino operator, and hotelier who built the Nevada resort town of Laughlin, named after himself and now the third largest casino destination in the state.

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I visited Laughlin in 1986. My business partner was Dan Driggers, Don's nephew. Don flew in to meet us in the restaurant. Wonderful person.

Don, you will be in my heart forever. I just saw this page today. Thank you and Matt for always being so kind to me. I enjoyed playing my Keyboard & DJing for all at the Riverside Casino. I know you're with our lord! You helped out so many people and the Town of Laughlin Big time! I will always miss you and your Humor! I wish I didn't have personal issues to deal with or I would have made it to your Wake. With love and respect!!! Jim Hampton

Long story short , one night me n my good friend were in the losers lounge and she ends up dancing on the table and gets escorted down to the basement by security . Well I called Donald on the house phone, explained what happened , asked if he could help and he did , next thing you know she's being escorted out the front door and I thank you Mr D. Laughlin for giving us that break . God bless you Amen .

What an amazing individual. May his legacy continue in the city named after him. Kindest thoughts from Kamer Zucker Abbott

I stayed at the R.V. park every winter for ten years I met don several times he was such a wonderful guy, always treated myself and my family with love and respect. Rest in peace, Mr. Laughlin.

Don was great guy! First time I saw him was Steele county fair in Owatonna mn, ,find out he's from around here and comes back in summer,he has relatives here, Called him up one time 2003 and said I was coming to laughlin, Don said would be great to meet ya!you can stay there!, met for dinner with him at the sidewalk cafe, had a great time , caught him up on all Medford news, I remember him saying , tell everybody to come here help keep Laughlin green . He was the gambler, ya gotta know...

We met him in the casino many times while staying there. He was a very approachable, friendly person. His personal touch to the Riverside will be truly missed.

I am so sorry for your lost i used to work at the riverside resort and don was a wonderful man with a great heart .

Loved working for Don Thank you .