Kenneth Dean Trana

Kenneth Dean Trana, 81, of Versailles, passed away on November 2, 2026. He was born to Rosalie and Owen Trana on October 14, 1945, in Arlington, Virginia. Ken was an alumnus of the Fishburne Military School and North Dakota State University.

Ken joined the Army and flew Hueys during the Vietnam War with the 57th Assault Helicopter Company, 1st Aviation Brigade, 1970-1971. He was a recipient of the Air Medal and a lifelong member of The Vietnam Helicopter Pilots’ Association.

A lifelong helicopter pilot, Ken flew for several companies over his 50-year career, the last 15 years as a Helicopter EMS pilot with AirMethods, bringing care to those who needed it most. Ken felt most at home in the air and with his fellow EMS pilots and Vietnam Veterans.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Judi Trana Millard.

Ken is survived by his wife of 55 years, Karen Reeves Trana, children Lesley (Royce) Gilpin and Christoper (Elisabeth) Trana and grandchildren Melody and Taylor Gilpin and Alex and Emery Trana. Ken was a very loving and generous husband, father, and grandfather.

A visitation will be held at Clark Funeral Home in Versailles from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, November 9th. A service will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 10th at 11:00 am. A private burial will follow in Clarksville, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Woodford County Humane Society.