Steven Eugene Peck

Steven “Steve” Eugene Peck, 57, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2025. Born in Little Falls, Minnesota, on December 8, 1967, Steve was the youngest of six children to Jack and Betty Peck.

From a young age, Steve’s life was filled with energy, curiosity, and a love of sports. He excelled in football, basketball, and baseball while attending St. Mary’s School and Little Falls Community High School, where he graduated with the Class of 1986. Many of the friendships he formed during these years lasted a lifetime.

Steve pursued his dream of becoming an architect at North Dakota State University. There he studied architecture and proudly served as president of the AIA chapter his senior year. He also walked on to the Bison football team, showcasing his determination and drive. Most importantly, during this time, he met the love of his life, Vicky, in December of 1991. Steve graduated in 1992, and the couple married in 1994 while living in Fargo, North Dakota.

In 1996, after three invites from a friend, Steve accepted a position with Klai Juba Wald Architects in Las Vegas—a five-year plan that joyfully turned into 29 years. Over the course of his career, Steve rose to Associate Principal and left his mark on some of the most iconic projects in hospitality and entertainment. His work included the MGM lion habitat, Sky Towers on the Strip, and most notably, decades of collaboration with the Seminole Tribe on the Hard Rock properties in Florida. The pinnacle of his career was bringing to life the world’s first guitar-shaped hotel in Hollywood, Florida, unveiled in 2019 to international acclaim.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Steve’s greatest pride was his family. He and Vicky welcomed two children, Claire in 1998 and Michael in 2000, and in 2023, Steve became a grandfather to Payton—one of the brightest joys of his later years. Despite a demanding career, Steve almost never missed his children’s activities and found endless happiness in recording their moments on video, leaving a treasured legacy of memories.

Steve also gave generously of his time, serving on the board for Speedway Children’s Charities and supporting Discovery Children’s Museum. He loved golfing, running, watching UNLV games, cheering for every Minnesota team, following NDSU football, and was a Golden Knights fan from the team’s first puck drop. He enjoyed comedy shows, family outings, and cherished annual reunions in Minnesota filled with golf, fishing, and cribbage. Above all, he found his greatest joy in family traditions, whether at home in Las Vegas or back in his beloved Minnesota.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Betty Peck. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Vicky; his daughter, Claire of Bozeman, MT; his son, Michael (Victoria) of Las Vegas; and his granddaughter, Payton. He also leaves behind his siblings: Michael “Mike” (Therese) Peck, Thomas “Tom” (Sue) Peck, Jonmarie (Peter) Wagner, Elizabeth “Lisa” (Jim) Rebrovich, and Julie (Scott) Schulz; along with 20 nieces and nephews and their families.

A service will take place at Faith Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, NV, where Steve will rest in the Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the North Dakota State University Architecture Program or Speedway Children’s Charities—two causes close to his heart.

Steve’s life reflected dedication to his work and care for his family. His presence will be remembered by all who were part of it.