Richard William "Rick" Tranmer, age 50, of North Beach, MD passed away July 21, 2011 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Rick was born September 17, 1960 at the new Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C.

He lived with his family in the Washington area and also in Prince George's County, MD, and then moved with them to Huntingtown in 1974. He attended Northern Middle School and graduated from Northern High School in 1977. Rick attended Prince George's Community College where he received his Associates Degree. He was employed as a sales executive with S. Freedman & Sons, Inc. in Landover, MD, a commercial supplier of paper, maintenance and restaurant products. Rick was a season ticket holder and avid fan of the Washington Redskins. He loved bowling and participated in numerous leagues with his friends at Lord Calvert Bowling in Huntingtown. Rick also enjoyed time with his pet dog Max.

Rick is survived by two sons, Richard W. Tranmer, Jr. of Lusby, MD and Ryan Cecil Tranmer of North Beach. He is also survived by his parents Judith A. and Preston E. "Joe" Tranmer of Huntingtown; a brother Brett Tranmer and wife Laurie of Prince Frederick; a sister Paige Curran and husband John of Reston, VA; a step-brother Joseph Tranmer and wife Terri of Prince Frederick; a step-sister Sherry Hancock and husband Ted of Chicago, IL; and his fiancé Jennifer Dooley of St. Mary's County, MD.

Friends and family will be received from 7-9 PM Tuesday July 26, 2011 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD. A celebration of Rick's life will take place during the time of visitation. Interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A.