Ed Steidler deals cards at Harrah’s Ak-Chin but is also a noted home gardener who has taken it upon himself to plant wildflowers for bees and butterflies.
Hometown: Bismarck, North Dakota
Reside in: Alterra
Occupation: Table Games Dealer at Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino
Family: Wife Cindy, Son Bryce and Daughter Victoria
Pets: Two Dogs TAZ and Nina, One Cat Cotton
Cars: F150 Ford 4X4 Crew Cab Pick-Up
Hobbies: Fishing, the outdoors, growing wildflowers to help the bees and butterflies
Pet peeves: Tailgating drivers
Like most about Maricopa: Small town atmosphere
Like least about Maricopa: Two lane road north out of town
Favorite …
Book: Not a book reader
Movie: Open Range
Celebrity: Robert Duvall
Musician/Band: Blake Shelton
Concert: Country
Team: AZ Cardinals Football
Nonprofit: Make a Wish
Food: Chicken
Drink: A Cold Beer
Restaurant: Tee Pee Mexican Restaurant
Vacation spot: My buddy’s cabin on the Missouri River in North Dakota
Website: Amazon
Quote: One by my brother, “Keep the Peace”
Joke: Don’t keep track of jokes
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