Frank Richard Krohman

Frank Richard Krohman (Richard) passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, his home of nearly six decades. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and his presence is already, and will continue to be, deeply missed.

Richard is survived by his wife Anne, and his six children, Rick (Charlene), Randy (Lainie), Rod (Karen), Teresa, Kari and Kurt (Sharron), as well as his 13 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. He was the last survivor among his two brothers, Walter and Dolfie, and three sisters, Marianne, Margaret and Elfreda. His parents, Rosa and Frank, passed in 1969 and 1948 respectively.

Richard was born the eldest male of six children, on March 18, 1930, in the Kootenay Mountain community of Yahk, British Columbia, where he lived until he began construction work as a young adult. While taking a break from working in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, at a Saturday night dance, he met the love of his life, Anne. Together this past October they reached a milestone, and celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary in the company of friends and family.

While raising his family, he worked as a carpenter building five of the family's homes in Pincher Creek, Innisfail and Fort Saskatchewan. Richard also worked as a pipefitter (member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 488), and as a foreman in oil and gas before he became a businessman. He built and leased a couple of warehouses in Fort Saskatchewan's Industrial Park, with his last business venture being a pallet manufacturing business (Scotford Woodworks), which he owned and operated for many years before passing it over to his youngest son.

When Richard was not busy working very hard and being a good provider to his family, he loved dancing, listening to music, golf and playing the accordion. When the kids had grown, 20 years worth of winters were spent in Arizona, which also included travels to Europe to connect with his family's roots.

He was an avid fan of the Oilers, wishing they'd have won the Cup the last year or two, so that he might've died happy. A World Series win by the Blue Jays would have been nice too, but he definitely enjoyed the ride, no matter the sport.

Richard's family knows how fortunate they all are to have been raised by such a kind, loving and gentle father, whom some of the kids also describe as a Mountain Goat of a man, in terms of the determination, surefootedness, and fearlessness in his building adventures and working life. Richard could also be counted on for his sense of humour offering unexpected and amusing quips, bringing a smile and chuckle to whomever he encountered.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., at First Memorial Funeral Services, 11090 86 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.