Mr. Adolf Grieb of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the age of 81 years. Adolf immigrated to Eastern Canada from Germany as a young adult. He traveled west spending time in Hanna, Alberta before moving to Calgary, Alberta; where he met and married Brigitte Paetow. The young couple then moved to Edmonton, Alberta. Adolf held his Cabinet Maker Tickets from Germany and this is where he began his career as a carpenter. His talent and passion for construction accelerated his career into management. After moving to Red Deer, Alberta he owned and operated a very successful construction company, A. Grieb Construction. He was respected for his skill as a Contractor, his craftsmanship, his high standards and work ethic. He served a time as the President of the Construction Association and he was committed to the development of the Apprenticeship Program with the Red Deer College because of his belief in Education. Besides being hardworking and driven, family was very important to him. Adolf will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Brigitte Grieb of Red Deer, Alberta, his son, Harold 'Harry' Grieb (Mary Ellen Neilson), his daughter, Karen Grieb and his grandsons, Curtis (Heather) Grieb and Derek Grieb, all of Calgary, Alberta. He will also be sadly missed by his brother, Harald Grieb of Germany and his sister, Trudi Bareiss of Vancouver, British Columbia. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, on Monday, June 27, 2016 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. A Celebration of Adolf's Life will be held at the Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, June 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen of the Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.