NIESNER, Adam Andrew Sr.We are saddened to announce our family patriarch, Adam, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the age of 93. Adam was born on May 22, 1924 in Zichydorf, Yugoslavia. His family immigrated to Canada and settled in Regina in 1929. Adam attended St. Joseph Elementary School and Loretto Private High School. He started working at the age of 10 at his uncle's grocery store. He continued working there until he enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1943. Adam was posted in a number of cities and had a variety of duties. The one he enjoyed the most was being in charge of the Officer Mess. Adam was discharged in June of 1945. At that time he started his first civilian job with Alois Simon Agencies as a real estate and general insurance salesman. It wasn't long before he was selling and buying homes. On September 2, 1946, Adam married Joan Herman, his high school sweetheart. In 1948 Adam decided to get into the café and convenience store business with his cousin as a partner. Together they opened The Blue Boy on December 7, 1948. Adam was also starting to build houses and owned a few rental properties. Adam and Joan welcomed three children between 1949 and 1955. Adam's interests grew in the development and construction business, so after a successful ten years in business he sold The Blue Boy and opened Adam Niesner Realty. He successfully built a number of apartment blocks and commercial properties with a variety of business partners over the years. Adam was proud to have his son, Addie, join the business in 1980. Together they have continued to grow the family business, now known as Adam Niesner Realty (1991) Ltd. Adam was a regular at the office up until his passing. Adam and Joan travelled the world, enjoyed numerous cruises, spent their winters in Palm Springs and their summers at their cottage at B-Say-Tah. They loved spending time with their grandchildren and great- grandchildren. They enjoyed playing cards, going to dances at The Victoria Club, and many holidays with great family and friends. Adam spent many years running with his friends at the YMCA. Adam was predeceased by his parents Josef and Barbara (nee Krattenthaler) Niesner and his grandson Adam Patrick Niesner. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Joan (nee Herman) Niesner; children Barbara (Tom) Chadwick, Lee (Greg) Hartlen and Adam (Audrey) Niesner, Jr.; grandchildren Lucas and Matthew (Jen) Chadwick, Greg (Kristi) and Jill (Richard) Oliver and Nicole Niesner; 10 very special great-grandchildren; and sister Mary (Jack) Davison and their family in Winnipeg. A FUNERAL MASS will be celebrated at St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, 1701 Cowan Crescent, on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Luncheon to follow in the church hall. Special thank you to Adam's caregivers Myrna, Alice, Sheila and Michelle for taking such fabulous care of him the last few months and the doctors and nurses on unit 5E at the General Hospital for their care and compassion during his last 3 weeks. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Autism Resource Centre, 3663 Sherwood Drive, Regina, SK S4R 4A7. Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary and tributes page at www.reginafuneralhome.ca. John 14 - "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into my presence, so that you also may be where I am."Arrangements entrusted to