LOMA~ Randy (Rude, Rudy) Erickson, 67 was born March 8, 1950 to Edwin Erickson and Alice (Peterson) Erickson in Minot, North Dakota. He attended various schools in Montana graduating from Winifred High School in 1970. He worked a number of years for Nelson Tire in GT. Falls and then moving to FT. Benton to work for Wilray Mfg. He later worked a short time for Fort Benton Schools as a janitor before retiring. In his younger years, Randy was an avid dirt bike rider winning many trophies. He would spend hours down at "The Cabin" and going for drives. Randy leaves his faithful dog Clyde; his brother Forrest Erickson of Vermont; his sister Karen Robertson of Shelby; his brother Joe Erickson of GT. Falls along with numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the Dedman Animal Shelter Foundation of Fort Benton 2400 High Street FT. Benton, Montana 59442. Cremation services are in the care of Benton Funeral Home of FT. Benton. Randy passed away at his home on August 1st, 2017 after a long struggle with cancer. Condolences can be left at www.bentonfuneralhome.com