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The sudden and unexpected death of Kevin John Grieman, 61, of Fulda occurred on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Humboldt District Hospital. Kevin was born on June 10, 1954 to John and Valerie (nee Moorman) Grieman at Humboldt. He obtained his elementary education at Fulda and graduated from the Humboldt Collegiate Institute in 1972. He was offered numerous NCAA scholarships, but chose to continue his education at the University of Saskatchewan so that he could help his father with the family farm. He played basketball for the Huskies while obtaining an undergraduate degree in Physical Education in 1976. Following his graduation he worked for Air Canada. This is where his love for travelling began. During this time he was also very involved with the Senior Men鈥檚 basketball league in Saskatoon as a player and as the President. After 11 years with Air Canada he returned to the family farm, after his Dad鈥檚 untimely passing. This is where he began his lifelong career as a farmer, a profession that he excelled at and loved. Kevin met the love of his life, Susan Peters from Ontario in 1983 but due to some geographic moves they weren鈥檛 reunited until 1989 when he 鈥渟old鈥� her on the idea of moving to Saskatchewan. Then during a basketball game at HCI on Valentines Day in 1991 he proposed to Susan during half time. On December 21, 1991 they were wed at St. Augustine R.C. Church in Humboldt. This union was blessed with two beautiful daughters that Kevin totally adored and spoiled just a bit! He loved all aspects of farming but he also loved the game of basketball just as much. Kevin played basketball as a young student and continued with his passion of basketball throughout his life as a player and eventually a coach. He would farm from May to October, have a break in November and then be very busy with basketball until end of March. Kevin coached many children/students throughout his 30 years of coaching and was able to bring both his male and female teams to HOOPLA, bringing gold medals home in both 1995/96 and 2010/11. He introduced basketball to the girls at a very young age. They would sit on his knee while he watched games on TV or coached. His knowledge and passion for the sport of basketball was rewarded by his induction into the Sports Hall of Fame in Humboldt, an honour much deserved. Kevin was a Trustee for the Horizon School Division, a position that he enjoyed immensely. When he had free time he loved to fish and spend time with his family and friends. His first car was a 1968 Mercury Cougar, and he was currently restoring two similar models, which were his pride and joy. His love for travel continued throughout his life, with Jamaica being one of his favourites. Kevin also instilled the love of travel in his daughters, and taught them to travel, explore, and have fun. Kevin loved to have fun, laugh, tease and had a wonderful sense of humour with a quick wit. Unfortunately, Kevin was faced with many adversities with his health over the years, but that never kept him from trying and giving his best all the time. Kevin will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 24 years, Susan Grieman (Peters) and his two much loved daughters Kaitlyn Johanna and Haley Jean; brother Rick (Mary) Grieman and their family Jon and Keri; step father Nap Boutin; Susan鈥檚 parents Barbara (nee Scharf) Peters and Dean Peters, and Susan鈥檚 brothers, Kirby Peters and Todd Peters, and their families; cousins and numerous friends. Kevin was predeceased by his parents, John (1985) and Valerie (2010) Grieman, uncles and aunts: Fred Grieman, Gertrude (Joe) Hauser, Lawrence (Sheila) Berscheid and cousin, Ross Moorman. A Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Augustine R.C. Church Humboldt. Celebrated by, Fr. Cosmas Epifano OSB. Interment will follow at a later date at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations in Kevin鈥檚 memory may be directed to the Kevin J. Grieman Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Horizon School Division Box 40 Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 or Humboldt District Hospital Foundation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to MALINOSKI & DANYLUIK FUNERAL HOME Humboldt.
