It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Grobel on Sunday, August 15 at the age of 84 years young in Red Deer Alberta.

Peter was born in 1937 in Columbine, AB in a log cabin to Madora & Oswald Grobel. He was the 5^th of 8 children. Peter grew up on the family farm in Columbine where he attended grade school. Peter went on to further his education at the U of A. After university, Peter established a career in the oil and gas industry.

Peter met the love of his life Margaret and married her in 1965. Peter became an instant father of 4 young children – Sandra, Randy, Jack and Jerry. Soon the twins, Les & Suzanne were born. Shortly after Bonnie appeared and than a few years later Margie.

They started their lives together in Therien then moved to Lloydminster and settled in Lacombe. After Margaret passed, Peter moved to a lodge in Red Deer.

Peter had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back for anyone! He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather who will be forever missed but never forgotten.

A viewing will be held on Friday, August 27 from 1 pm to 3 pm at Eventide Funeral Home, 4820 45 Street, Red Deer AB CA, T4N 1K5. As well as a burial service in Glendon, AB at the Glendon Senior Centre Monday, September 6 at 11am.

Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or a charity of one’s choice.

• Date : 2021-08-15
• Location : Eventide Funeral Home