Theodorus B. Struyck

Powerball Winner • CA • 2023

Jackpot (2024$)

$1,765,000,000

lump sum

Age at Win

65

Retired UPS worker

Quick Facts

Win Date
October 11, 2023
State
CA
Winner Type
syndicate
Marital Status
married
Ticket Type
Quick Pick
Payment Choice
lump sum
After Tax
$488M

Timeline

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Date unknown

Won $1.765B

2nd largest ever at time

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Date unknown

Trust established

Trust Opa Can Rest Now established, home paid off

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Date unknown

Officially announced

Declined all interviews

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Date unknown

Last sighting

Seen at Walmart, In-N-Out, driving GMC Sierra

Notable Quotes

"I hope he doesnt sell, hes a great neighbor, hes completely humble. Hes probably not going to move, and hell just be the guy that lives in the neighborhood that won the lotto."

"He adores his grandchildren. Hes just really pleasant to have around."

"I'm worried someone might come by and put a sack over his head, throw him in a van, and take him off."

Analysis

Protective Factors

  • +Claimed via trust
  • +155-day claim delay
  • +Declined ALL media
  • +Moved near son in San Diego
  • +Maintained humble lifestyle
  • +Group structure shields other members
  • +No Trespassing signs immediately

How They Found Out

On Oct 11, 2023, Theodorus B. Struyck purchased winning ticket at Midway Market & Liquor (Nidal "Andy" Khalil owner, received $1M bonus), located just 500 yards from his modest $90K home in Frazier Park. Trust name "Opa Can Rest Now Trust" (Opa = grandfather in Dutch/German). Despite winning $1.765 billion (2nd largest ever), he was photographed shopping at Walmart, eating at Taco Bell and In-N-Out, driving a GMC Sierra pickup (~$79-100K - his only major purchase). Originally from Hawaii, Dutch surname origin.

Research Quality: verified Last Updated: 12/24/2024Years Tracked: 2