Ricky Vern Trandem

Ricky Vern Trandem passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 2, 2016 in Auburn, CA at the age of 63. Rick owned Viking Builder's in Morongo Valley until moving to Auburn in 2008. He purchased Dancing Dog Productions in downtown Auburn in 2012 where he enjoyed working with the local community. He was preceded in death by his father Vernes Trandem and his daughter Michele Trandem. He is survived by his wife Lozetta Trandem of Auburn, his daughter Tammy and son in law Dave Keenan of Moorhead, MN, his daughter Heather and son in law Mark Donnelly of Ray ND,He had 9 beautiful grandchildren that he adored, Kristin, Austin, Alyssa, Landen, Addison, Boedy, Mackenzie, Madison and Brevon,his mother Pearl Trandem of Erskine, MN, his brother Les and sister in law Julie Trandem of Thief River Falls, MN. He served in the Air Force from 1975-1981. Rick was a true gentleman who loved his family and friends. He loved to ride his Harley and was a VW and old car enthusiast. He was a very sweet man to all that knew him. He is truly missed. A Celebration of Life open house will be held at his home in Auburn on March 5th from 1:00-5:00 and also in Erskine, MN on the same day. Contact Lozetta at dancingdogprod@yahoo.com for directions and details.