Hershel Trammell

Dad (Hershel, Bob, Dad, Papa, Mr. T and Coach) met his heavenly father on Monday morning, Jan. 23, 2023, surrounded by family. Dad was born June 16, 1942, to Garland and Allene Trammell in New Edinburgh, Arkansas. He was the fifth of seven children born into this marriage. The family moved to Ellensburg where Dad continued his education. Dad overcame much childhood adversity and always looked to better his and others' situation. A highlight of his early childhood was being a part of the 1953 Ellensburg world-famous “Barn Burners” basketball team. He graduated from Ellensburg High School and it was during these years that a special teacher mentored him and instilled a love of education and helping others. He chose to continue his post-secondary school at Central Washington University graduating with a degree in education. Immediately after graduation, Dad was hired by the Warden School District. What he thought would be a one-year contract evolved into 40 years of teaching and coaching in this wonderful community. He met Kathy and a whirlwind romance began with their first date, chaperoning a rooters bus to Bridgeport.