GRIEMAN: Keith
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1964-2016
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Keith Joseph Grieman of Red Deer, AB, passed away at Drayton Valley, AB on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the age of 51 years. Keith was born on October 9, 1964 to Arnold and Bernice (nee Trainor) Grieman at Humboldt, SK. Shortly after receiving his education in Humboldt, he moved to Saskatoon where he started his career in Sales, beginning with Ens Toyota. Keith married Annette Gerspacher on July 28, 1990 and they recently celebrated their Twenty-fifth Wedding Anniversary. In 1991 they moved to Red Deer, AB, where he was employed with Red Deer Toyota and currently with Zep Inc. The couple was blessed with two beautiful daughters: Thea in October, 2000 and Celina in January, 2003. Keith loved and adored his three girls and family was first and foremost in his heart. Camping, vacations and road trips to the Humboldt area were a big part of their time together. He was kept busy with the girls鈥� dance and other activities. Keith took great pleasure in seeing his daughters鈥� achievements and academic successes. Keith was everything to the girls; he was their rock. Keith was an avid sports fan. He played baseball, and High School football with the Humboldt Mohawks, and enjoyed swimming, especially in the outdoor pool in summer. He enjoyed golf, although he had less time for it in recent years. As a youth, he would throw his clubs on his back and bike to the golf course after school. He played slow-pitch in Saskatoon and recently with the Knights of Columbus, the past two summers. He cheered for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Edmonton Oilers; and he followed several other teams. He gave unselfishly of his time and talent in the community. Keith enjoyed the friendship and fellowship of the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary鈥檚 Catholic Church. He organized the pancake breakfasts, turkey and spaghetti suppers, basketball and golf tournaments, garage sales and other charitable initiatives. In September, 2015, he was appointed Grand Knight. People were everything to him. Customers were his friends. Friends were practically family. Family was priceless to Keith.
鈥淩est in peace Sweet Angel. You are in our hearts forever.鈥�
Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Annette Grieman (nee Gerspacher), and his daughters Thea and Celina Grieman, all of Red Deer, AB. He will also be very sadly missed by his family Kevin A. (Brenda) Grieman of Humboldt, SK, Terry (Pat) Grieman of Rimbey, AB, Colleen Pylypow and Dean (Colleen) Grieman both of Saskatoon, SK, and Annette鈥檚 family, mother-in-law Dorothy Gerspacher, 90, of Humboldt, SK, Ken (Barb) Gerspacher of Englefeld, SK, Len (Carol) Gerspacher and Louise (Ivan) Kowalski, both of Saskatoon, SK, Lloyd (Joan) Gerspacher of St. Gregor, SK, Melvin (Kristina) Gerspacher of Saskatoon, SK, Walter (Debbie) Gerspacher and Eugene (LeeAnn) Gerspacher, both of Humboldt, SK, Ramona (Kevin) Reinelt of Port Coquitlam, BC, Donna (Maurice) Moellenbeck of Englefeld, SK, Carol (Lyle) Brons of Lake Lenore, SK, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Keith was predeceased by his father, Arnold Grieman, his mother, Bernice Joa, his stepfather, Norbert Joa, his brother, Glenn Grieman, his brother-in-law, Vern Pylypow, and his father-in-law, Herman Gerspacher. A Prayer Service was held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium in Red Deer, AB on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary鈥檚 Catholic Church, in Red Deer, AB on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 with the Reverend Father Les Drewicki celebrant. If desired memorial donations in Keith鈥檚 honour for his children may be made directly to Royal Bank of Canada, account #08319-5106935 at Unit 1, 6791 Gaetz Ave., Red Deer, AB, T4N 4C9, or cheques payable to 鈥淎nnette Grieman鈥� with description memo 鈥淭hea and Celina Grieman鈥� for deposit into this account, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of AB and NWT at , or to the Canadian Diabetes Association at or directly to the local branches. Condolences may be sent or viewed at . Arrangements in care of PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, Red Deer, AB.
