Frehner, Vivian, 1914-1999

Born in St. Thomas, Nevada on May 6, 1914, Vivian “Viv” Frehner was a lifelong resident of southern Nevada. He worked on the construction of the Hoover Dam before becoming deputy sheriff in Caliente, Nevada in the 1950s. Frehner also worked as a rancher and heavy equipment operator. Viv Frehner died on July 18, 1999.

Source:

Bass, Debra D. “Nevadan Who Loved Horses and Rodeo ‘Viv’ Frehner Dies at Age 85.” Las Vegas Review-Journal, July 21, 1999.