Steven Alan Rich

Steven grew up with two brothers and one sister in Detroit. He enjoyed school, sports, and friends, and playing football in high school. He was married to Margaret on September 11, 1969 in 29 Palms, California.

He attended Henry Ford High School in Detroit and attended Michigan State University. While attending college, he played football on the junior varsity team. After college, he enlisted in the Marine Corp. He served as a missile technician and in the military police. Steven was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War.

Steven worked in hospitality and restaurants for 50 years, progressing from service jobs to general management. After living in Detroit and 29 Palms, they lived in Southern California for many years. In 2000, Steven and Margaret moved to Las Vegas.

Steven was an avid sports fan, enjoying the Green Bay Packers and the LA Angels. Most recently he enjoyed hockey, especially the Vegas Golden Knights.

Steven was a kind man who was generous with his time, always there for his family and friends. He especially valued time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret; his children Chele and her husband Charles, Billy and his wife Maria; grandchildren Paige, Jesse, Hannah, Madison, Matt, and Sophia; great grandchildren, Michelle, Isaac, and Hazel; his siblings Marc and his partner Charlotte, Howard and his wife Marsha, and his sister Donna; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Marian and his beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Mara.

Date, time, and place for Steven’s celebration of life will be announced later on this website.

Memorial donations should go to Wounded Warriors or any veteran related charity of your choice.