1927 - 2021
Adolph was born August 24, 1927 in Grossmurbish Austria to Adolf (Maria) just Senior. Adolph, his mother and siblings emigrated to Canada in 1929, joining Adolf Sr. in Estuary SK. In 1947, the family moved to a farm north of Wimborne. There, Adolph Jr. joined his father and brothers in the plastering business as well as working on the farm. Adolph Jr. enjoyed farming, animals and visiting with friends. He stayed on the farm until health issues saw his moving to Three Hills.
Adolph was predeceased by his father Adolf Sr. in 1975, mother Maria in 1987; siblings sister Anne in 2007, brothers Alex in 1984, John in 1992, Ewald in 2008 and William “Willie” in 2012, brother in law Willie Ryks in 2009 and niece Karen Schaffrick in 2011.
He is survived by his sister Nellie Ryks, niece Karen and David’s children, Lindy and Miles, nephew Ronnie Rhyks, niece Donna and her 3 children, Dalton, Kristin and Abigale, all of Barrhead and area.
Adolph Jr. was laid to rest in the Wimborne Cemetery on Friday February 19th, 2021, near to his family. Kneehill Funeral Services, Trochu, entrusted with arrangements. 403-442-2123
