RICK ADELSBERGER
April 10, 1954 – February 15, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rick Adelsberger of Edmonton at the age of 71. On February 15th, Rick passed away at the University of Alberta Hospital after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke February 14th.
Rick is survived by his wife Kathy, nephew Jon (Kenzie), grand nephew Asher and brother in law Paul as well as several cousins spread across Canada and the USA. He is predeceased by his mother Vivian, sister Heidi and step father Walter.
Rick was born in Halifax and moved to Manitoba and then to Edmonton at a young age. He curled competitively and recreationally for many years and remained an avid fan of both women’s and men’s curling throughout his life. He was a hard core Oilers fan and had rooted for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers since his step father took him to a game when he was young. Rick had an early interest in computers and was involved in the Edmonton Atari Computer Hobbyists club (E.A.C.H.) in the 1980’s where he made some great friendships that continued until his death. His interest in computers evolved along with the technology and he became very proficient and helped a lot of friends, neighbours and family with their computer issues over the years.
He loved muscle cars and helped to start the Edmonton MOPARS club in 1993/94. While in the group, Rick restored a 1970 Challenger Convertible with help from his father-in-law. He loved working with the club and seeing and talking about his and everyone’s cars. It was a highlight of his life and he gained many good friends. Thanks to all of the MOPAR community for your kind words and sharing your memories of him.
The family would also like to sincerely thank the EMT’s, U of A Emergency Room team, and the staff on Ward 3D4 who were all so compassionate and caring of him and his wife in his last days and hours.