DONALD-LAUGHLIN-Obituary

DONALD J 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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Donald J. Laughlin, an American pioneer who transformed a boarded-up eight-room motel in an undeveloped town into a successful casino resort oasis named for him, died Sunday morning, October 22, 2023, of natural causes surrounded by his immediate and extended family. He was 92 years old and...

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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

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 .

I just found out that Don passed away. Here is my story about Don. I am from Houston MN. I met Don about ten years ago. I was very. Impressed. First off he let us into his office. Then he gave us a ride in his RRoyce car for about four hours. He took us all over. To his properties in AZ. The airport. His land he was trying to build houses on. His helicopters. His property in NV. HE was a very interesting man. Sorry to hear he passed.

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