NEVADA – Former Nevada Lieutenant Governor Lonnie Hammargren passes away.

Hammargren served as lieutenant governor from 1995 to 1999 and was previously a regent on the Nevada System of Higher Education.

He also worked as a neurosurgeon in southern Nevada.

Known for his extensive collection of Nevada history, Hammargren offered public tours of his home featuring artifacts such as vintage casino signs, a functioning railroad, and even a rollercoaster.

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman expresses condolences.

Credits: KTNV

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