Obituary of Robert (Rob) Gary Steinbrecker
With broken hearts we announce the passing of Robert (Rob) Gary Steinbrecker, of Delia, Alberta on January 22, 2025 at the age of 67 years.
Rob was born in Hanna, Alberta on December 2, 1957, to parents Vera (Pat) and Samuel Steinbrecher and was raised on the farm in the Scapa, Alberta District. He attended school in Scapa up until Grade 6 and then finished his schooling in Hanna.
Rob married the love of his life Annette Riddle on September 20, 1986. Together they had two children: Melanie and Patrick James (PJ).
Together Rob and Annette owned their own farm and rented the Steinbrecker farm in the Scapa area. Rob loved farming. While farming, Rob worked for CNR as a Leadhand-Engine Watchman for the Hanna yard. When they shut down the CN in 1987, he got a job at the school in Hanna as a custodian and worked there until he retired in 2023.
Rob had a weak spot for animals. He loved and treasured his pet cats and dogs, especially Wally the cat, and Princess, his dog. You could also find him tending to the stray cats making sure they were fed and loved.
He also enjoyed spending time with his family camping and pulling wrenches on vehicles.
Rob will be deeply missed by his wife Annette of 40 years; children: Melanie (Robin); Patrick James (PJ); his mother Pat Steinbrecker; sister Mary Weich; brother Vernon Steinbrecker and daughter Sarah; sister Marlene Hillacre (Mark) and children: Melvin, Michael, and Ashley; brother David Steinbrecker and children: David, Jennifer and Steven; sister-in-law May Peach and family and many special extended family and of course his fur babies.
He was predeceased by his father Samuel Steinbrecher; brother Allan Steinbrecker; father-in-law Hugh Riddle; aunts and uncles.
With respect to Rob’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.
If desired, donations in Rob’s memory can be made directly to The Hanna Round House Society, Box 1267, Hanna, AB, T0J 1P0 or to the reading program at J C Charyk School, “Read with Red”, Box 1270, Hanna, AB, T0J 1P0.
Hanna Funeral Services Ltd. has been entrusted with the care and arrangements, 403-854-5956, www.hannafuneral.ca.