Charles L. Ruthe

Charles L. Chuck Ruthe passed away on Wednesday, February 19 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinsons Disease. He was 79 years of age. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Donna, his children, Julie Breslin, Scott and Kurt Ruthe and Richard Acovino, along with five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four sisters, one brother, and several nieces and nephews.
Chuck came to Las Vegas from Wisconsin and started in the real estate industry with his partner, Frank Sala. In 1975, he opened his real estate offices Charles L. Ruthe and Associates and became one of Las Vegas most respected leaders in the business community. Several years later, his longtime friend Bill Boyd asked him to join his company as president. Boyd Gaming quickly became one of the fastest growing gaming companies in the country, and Chucks leadership was an important part of their initial rise, up until his retirement in 1996.
Chuck loved Las Vegas and gladly and proudly gave of his time and support. He was honored and recognized for his leadership in our community by numerous organizations. He served as President of the Nevada State Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Health Plan of Nevada, Vice Chairman of the Board of First Western Financial Corporation, Director of Pioneer Citizens Bank, President of The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, and as a Board Member of Wells Fargo Bank, formerly First Interstate Bank. He also served on the Governors Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, on the Board of the Nevada Development Authority, Boulder Dam Area Council of Boy Scouts of America, the Nevada Real Estate Commission along with numerous other civic and community organizations as well as a supporter of the Nellis Air Force Base Support Team.
Chuck was an avid golfer and fondly helped to found the Las Vegas Founders Club in 1981, which managed the PGA Tour stop in Las Vegas for 25 years.
For all that he brought to our family, the Las Vegas community, and his countless friends, we say Thanks Chuck for all the lives you touched during your time with us. We will miss you greatly.
Viewing will be held on Monday, February 24, 2014 from 5:00 8:00 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 130 N. Pecos Road, Henderson, NV. Immediately following the church services, there will be a Celebration of Chucks life at the Southern Highlands Golf Club, 1 Robert Trent Jones Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89141. Arrangements with Davis Funeral Homes and Memorial Park. Donations in Chucks name can be made out to the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Las Vegas, NV 89106 Attention Gina Hines.

Visitation

Davis Funeral Home
6200 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV  89119
Monday, February 24, 2014
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.

Service

Funeral

St. Thomas More Catholic Church
130 N. Pecos Road
Henderson, NV  89074
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
11:00 a.m.