Richard Bruce Trotter, lovingly known as Rick, was born on March 13, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away on March 24, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 89. He was the beloved son of Bruce and Mignon Trotter.
Rick’s passions were as big as his heart. He was a lifelong, New Orleans Saints fan. He attended the very first Saints game and stayed loyal through every high and low—never wearing the bag.
Rick embraced the culture, music, and camaraderie of his hometown, proudly walking for many years with New Orleans’ own Pete Fountain in the legendary Half Fast Walking Club—an experience he cherished deeply.
Las Vegas became Rick’s home for more than five decades. He was known for his strong work ethic, quick wit, and genuine ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Rick built a long and respected career spanning both the power and gambling industries. He took great pride in his Catholic faith and never missed an opportunity to send a thoughtful card, newspaper clippings, or a handwritten letter.
Rick will be remembered for his enduring love of life, unwavering loyalty, and sharing his many stories along the way. His spirit lives on in all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his children: Darlene Rigdon, Asia McGill, and Joseph Trotter; his grandchildren Yevette and Matthew Rigdon, Brittney and Taylor McGill, Davin and Josslyn Trotter; and his great grandchildren Serena and Peter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cathy Finch Trotter; his son, Richard Lamana; and his beloved companion, Renee.
The family of Richard Trotter invites all who loved him to celebrate his life in your own time and in your own way. We encourage you to share your memories, stories, and photographs here:
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A larger celebration of life will be planned and announced by the family at a future date.
Rick was laid to his final rest, joining his loving parents.
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Rick’s father Bruce was my grandmother Hilda Keen’s first cousin. I am Carla D’Antoni Ratican from St Louis. Remembering Min and Bruce from our many visits to New Orleans over many years. He loved his New Orleans roots! Rick was one of the truest family, cousin , friend person I know. See you someday cuz….
**Grandson-in-law** PawPaw joined us for his 80th birthday and our wedding. We are dancing to a traditional dance and his words, every time we talked, were how proud he felt. Rick and my husband became close over the years, bonding on many topics and consistently staying connected with our children.
**Atlantic Ocean** Rick’s first visit to the Atlantic Ocean in November 2014. We walked on Wrightsville Beach listening to his stories and collecting seashells. He found visiting the East coast to be a great accomplishment.
Rick often talked about his days in New Orleans and his great friendship with Pete Fountain. One of my first friends in Las Vegas was A J Stolzenburg, an early childhood friend of Rick's. I may have spelled AJ's name wrong, that's as close as I can remember.
This site crops photos, this should show the hair better, I hope.
Rick was a good guy and a great friend of 35 or 40 years. I've only known him in Las Vegas but I was sent this picture of Rick from 1954. That is quite a different look from the recent hair challenged days. We met while working at the MGM which then became Bally's. Rick's knowledge of 50s and 60s music was encyclopedic as was the amount of sports trivia stored in his brain. As most of you know he was a master story teller. Rick and I and many others met often for lunch or dinner and attended numerous, mostly old music, shows at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Rick had many friends in Las Vegas and I'd like to have a celebration of life here. Any old pictures with Rick and his friends would be appreciated. I would like to make 1 or 2 20"x30" posters to have for that type of event. I have some from the last 10 or 15 years but none of us took many pictures before smart phones came along. I would love to get together with any family members that come to Las Vegas to work out estate matters. If the picture that I attached to this note does not show up I hope someone who knows this site will tell me how it works. I would love to talk to any of Rick's family or friends. I am not on Facebook nor are any of my friends, as a result we know very few details of what happened or any plans for services. Please feel free to call or text me, any time after 3:00pm Las Vegas time works best for me. Steve Gagnon 702-374-9084 steveg9@cox. net
Such a great man !!! Best friend to my dad, Charlie Rogers. Ritchie always called to check in and talk to my dad and was the glue that kept their little friend group together. He will truly be missed !!!
Growing up, my dad would sometimes take us to the Walking Club meetings, sometimes at the club, sometimes at Storyville. And that those meetings there were two men that seemed like giants to me. One was Captain Richard McNeely and the other was Rick Trotter. Always jovial and happy, and mostly always welcoming my Dad, with a big bear hug. He was a giant in statue with a giant size heart and one of my father‘s biggest fans. I know it was an honor of my dad to call him, friend, and I am sorry that they didn’t have more years together. One of my good buddies on the party bus that the HFWC used, and I was on the bus with my buddy when Rick rode his last ride with us. We talked for a bit and he couldn’t stop thinking us for having the bus because he realized his body just couldn’t take the walk anymore. The party bus had a open center section, where HFWC members could throw and hand out beads and the balloons and cups…. And I will never forget Rick, looking up front at us, giving me a big smile as he gave away throws. I can only picture of Wimpy up in heaven greeting Rick, and stating…. OK…the HFWC meeting can start now.
Wonderful man and great friend to our dad and mom Pete & Bev Fountain. They’re now all together walking with the Half Fast in heaven. 🙏🏼 Love and healing are sent to the family.
My dear Uncle Rick, you were one in a million. We were blessed to have you in our lives.
Rick’s father Bruce was my grandmother Hilda Keen’s first cousin. I am Carla D’Antoni Ratican from St Louis. Remembering Min and Bruce from our many visits to New Orleans over many years. He loved his New Orleans roots! Rick was one of the truest family, cousin , friend person I know. See you someday cuz….
**Grandson-in-law** PawPaw joined us for his 80th birthday and our wedding. We are dancing to a traditional dance and his words, every time we talked, were how proud he felt. Rick and my husband became close over the years, bonding on many topics and consistently staying connected with our children.
**Atlantic Ocean** Rick’s first visit to the Atlantic Ocean in November 2014. We walked on Wrightsville Beach listening to his stories and collecting seashells. He found visiting the East coast to be a great accomplishment.
Rick often talked about his days in New Orleans and his great friendship with Pete Fountain. One of my first friends in Las Vegas was A J Stolzenburg, an early childhood friend of Rick's. I may have spelled AJ's name wrong, that's as close as I can remember.
This site crops photos, this should show the hair better, I hope.
Rick was a good guy and a great friend of 35 or 40 years. I've only known him in Las Vegas but I was sent this picture of Rick from 1954. That is quite a different look from the recent hair challenged days. We met while working at the MGM which then became Bally's. Rick's knowledge of 50s and 60s music was encyclopedic as was the amount of sports trivia stored in his brain. As most of you know he was a master story teller. Rick and I and many others met often for lunch or dinner and attended numerous, mostly old music, shows at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Rick had many friends in Las Vegas and I'd like to have a celebration of life here. Any old pictures with Rick and his friends would be appreciated. I would like to make 1 or 2 20"x30" posters to have for that type of event. I have some from the last 10 or 15 years but none of us took many pictures before smart phones came along. I would love to get together with any family members that come to Las Vegas to work out estate matters. If the picture that I attached to this note does not show up I hope someone who knows this site will tell me how it works. I would love to talk to any of Rick's family or friends. I am not on Facebook nor are any of my friends, as a result we know very few details of what happened or any plans for services. Please feel free to call or text me, any time after 3:00pm Las Vegas time works best for me. Steve Gagnon 702-374-9084 steveg9@cox. net
Such a great man !!! Best friend to my dad, Charlie Rogers. Ritchie always called to check in and talk to my dad and was the glue that kept their little friend group together. He will truly be missed !!!
Growing up, my dad would sometimes take us to the Walking Club meetings, sometimes at the club, sometimes at Storyville. And that those meetings there were two men that seemed like giants to me. One was Captain Richard McNeely and the other was Rick Trotter. Always jovial and happy, and mostly always welcoming my Dad, with a big bear hug. He was a giant in statue with a giant size heart and one of my father‘s biggest fans. I know it was an honor of my dad to call him, friend, and I am sorry that they didn’t have more years together. One of my good buddies on the party bus that the HFWC used, and I was on the bus with my buddy when Rick rode his last ride with us. We talked for a bit and he couldn’t stop thinking us for having the bus because he realized his body just couldn’t take the walk anymore. The party bus had a open center section, where HFWC members could throw and hand out beads and the balloons and cups…. And I will never forget Rick, looking up front at us, giving me a big smile as he gave away throws. I can only picture of Wimpy up in heaven greeting Rick, and stating…. OK…the HFWC meeting can start now.
Wonderful man and great friend to our dad and mom Pete & Bev Fountain. They’re now all together walking with the Half Fast in heaven. 🙏🏼 Love and healing are sent to the family.
My dear Uncle Rick, you were one in a million. We were blessed to have you in our lives.
